Vintage sewing expert Evelyn Wood joins us to talk about creating garments from the past! She shares tips for refashioning thrift store finds, the importance of mending, and her top 5 good sewing habits. We also discuss ‘garment archeology’ and how to look for clues when admiring vintage pieces.
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Follow Evelyn!
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Youtube: Evelyn Wood
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Instagram: @evelyn__wood
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School: Vintage Sewing School
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Source: The Art of Dress
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Vintage Sewing Touches
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Metal side zips
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Rayon hem & seam tapes
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Open seams
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Vintage Fabrics
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Source: The Chronicles of an Eccentric
Source: Laurel Leaf Farm
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Take your foot off the foot pedal when you’re not sewing
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Keep all cut pieces right side up or wrong side up
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Trim and press as you go
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Always leave your bobbin in the machine
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Regular machine maintenance
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