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Simple Christmas decorations (9 DIY ideas, tutorials, and inspiration)

Peťa
December 18, 2020

I have prepared nine tips for simple Christmas decorations that you can easily make yourself. Try simple paper stars, fabric gift tags, or maybe a fragrant Advent wreath… 1. 3D…

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Before you start

Should you wash fabrics before sewing? – My tips for washing and pre-shrinking fabrics

How do I know the level of my sewing skills?

Types of textile materials (woven fabrics & knits, natural & synthetic…)

Thread tracing (Video tutorial)

Test piece sewn on a sewing machine (Peplum)

5 sewing tools that you cannot buy in haberdashery

How to choose tailor’s scissors & cutting tools

Learn to use your sewing machine (straight & curved lines)

How to calculate the required amount of material (for sweatshirt, jacket, pants, etc.)

How to baste fabric (simple & correct technique)

How to Choose the Right Sewing Machine Needle

Size charts & how to work with them (women’s, children’s and men’s clothing)

How to test the elasticity of your material

How and why to make a muslin (+ VIDEO)

How to adjust your pattern for a perfect fit (VIDEO TUTORIALS)

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How to sew leggings in five steps + Pattern set “Little & Big”

How to sew children’s jacket HELLO BUDDY (photo & video tutorial + pattern)

How to shorten a zipper

Simple Christmas ornaments made of felt or fleece