Tutorials
A series of short videos helping you to customise, repair and extend the life of your clothing.
Hemming jeans
A series of 3 short clips on how to redo a jeans hem, whilst allowing the stonewash element to remain intact, complete each stage before moving to the next video
Measuring and cutting
This method prevents you from having to run over very heavy thick joints of the denim seams with a lightweight domestic sewing machine which can be difficult at times.
Stitching the hem
How to reattach the stonewashed hem, by hand or machine, See the first video to ensure they are cut correctly Then follow the stitching instructions using the zipper foot on your machine if you own one.
Finishing
This shows the finished hem, keeping the stonewashed edge intact
Customise and repair
Interesting methods of alteration and extending the life of your clothing.
Replacing buttons
A simple method of taking in lightweight trousers to Fromm two short pleats. I have added a bespoke style running stitch in order to create a decorative finish.
Taking in trousers
A simple method of taking in lightweight trousers to Fromm two short pleats. I have added a bespoke style running stitch in order to create a decorative finish.
Back stitch
This video is a quick example of how back stitch can replace machine stitching and keep a small amount of elasticity for cotton jersey fabrics