cropped leg

interfacing and closures such as buttons and zips are all covered alongside advice on using and understanding patterns and performing basic alterations

Mending Matters explores sewing on two levels: First

Both dresses have a flattering dropped waistline in back

card stock

Bias Tape Maker Set - 5 pack pattern-sweater cropped legMaking bias tape using a bias tape maker is something that is easy to do, and bias tape has a variety of uses in sewing and quilting projects. Creating your own bias tape in the fabric of your choice allows you to perfectly match colours and not be limited by the availability of commercially pre made bias tapes. This set includes 5 bias tapes in 6mm (1 4"), 9mm (3 8"), 12mm (1 2"), 18mm (3 4") and 25mm (1").