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We Sew Too!
The sewing space is often credited with being a welcoming and warm space for all. It is a place to express creativity, improve mental health and find community. But it is so important that as sewists we think about how we can make this space more inc
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Comparing Your Measurements Against The Paper Pattern
You can fine-tune things by comparing your measurements against key areas on the paper pattern. If you know in advance that you are a different size than the pattern allows for in certain areas, you can anticipate what adjustments you may need to mak
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Grading Between Sizes
You may be a different size in different areas of your body – for example, a size 16 on the bust and waist, but a size 18 on the hips. If you already know this is the case, you can go ahead and ‘grade’ between sizes before cutting out your pattern. W

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