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M3830

Natalie shows off McCall's #3830 at Tchad LLC she made in her sewing classes in Chicago

Natalie’s Version of McCall’s #3830

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2010-12-07
By: Tchad
On: 07/12/2010
In: General, Intermediate, Intermediate Projects, Patterns used in class, Sewing classes (general), Student Projects
Tagged: Fall 2010, M3830, mccalls, natalie, skirt, velvet

Natalie works up her own version of McCall’s #3830 in aquamarine sculpted velvet.Read More →

Tamara's version of McCall's #3830 at Tchad LLC sewing classes in Chicago

Tamara’s Version of McCall’s #3830

2010-12-07
By: Tchad
On: 07/12/2010
In: 1st Projects, Basic, General, Patterns used in class, Sewing classes (general), Student Projects
Tagged: 3830, Fall 2010, M3830, skirt, straight, tamara, wool

And she thought she wouldn’t get a wearable project! Read More →

Sewing Tips: Darts and Seams in Velvet

2010-12-05
By: Tchad
On: 05/12/2010
In: General, Sewing classes (general), Tips & Tricks
Tagged: darts, M3830, reducing bulk, skirt, thread tracing, tips, trim, trimming, upholstery, velvet

Reducing bulk in heavy pile fabrics when sewing details.Read More →

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