Episode 189: Cutting Patterns & Fabric

What this episode covers

Cutting is a big part of every sewist’s life. In this episode, we share tips for cutting patterns and fabric, recommend the best cutting supplies, and have a Team Rotary Cutter vs. Team Scissors smackdown! The transcript for this episode can be found on this page at the end of the show notes. We are doing an episode all about fitting with expert Alexandra Morgan of In-House Patterns ! Would you like to be featured on an upcoming episode and get expert fitting advice at the same time? Alexandra will be evaluating photos of listeners’ fitting issues and giving advice on how to get the perfect fit. If you would like to be featured in the episode, send photos of one garment to our email, [email protected]. Alexandra has some advice for taking your pictures. First, make sure to press your garment! Alexandra needs to be able to see what’s going on. Second, stand with your feet hip width apart and your hands at your sides. You can sit if you’re not able to stand! Have someone else take the pictures, or use a tripod and a self-timer. If you’re taking a picture of a top or dress, have the camera at the level of your bust. If you’re taking pictures of pants or a skirt, have the camera at the level of your hips. Send in photographs of your front, back, and side views. Please include a written description of your fitting issue that we can read on the show! Remember, this is an audio format, so we need to be able to describe the issue. The photographs you

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