Sewing With Cinnamon

Simple Closures - Button and Loop Closures

Hi Everyone! This week is packed with tips and tricks for sewing buttons with loop closures!

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Simple Closures - Topic Overview

Hi Everyone! Are you ready for a deep dive into the topic of "simple closures"? Throughout this month long topic I'll share with you my tips and tricks for working with a variety of closures such as: hook and loop tape, buttons, buttonholes, eyelets, and more...

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Knits - The Walking Foot and Binding Techniques

Hi Everyone! Over the past few weeks, we've explained a few techniques to make sewing with knits a bit easier. It's been so fun to see the response! Many of you are gaining confidence and mastering this challenging fabric - which is the goal- Horray!

This week we touch on two additional topics...

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Knits - Working With FOE, Stretch Lace, and Sequin Fabrics

Hi Everyone! We'll be rounding out the month with a few extra tutorials focusing on  finishing knit fabric edges without hemming. These are frequently my go to methods when working with delicate fabrics like sweater knits and sequined knits.

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Knit Fabrics - A Resource Guide

I've been sewing for quite a while and I'm always on the lookout for interesting, beautiful, authentic looking knit fabrics. The larger stores carry a small variety and usually what they have is not the "ready to wear" on trend type knits that I'm looking for. Here's a list of sites I visit regularly to find great knit fabrics...

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Knits - Hems and More...

Hi Everyone! Today's post is all summed up in the video below :) I'm taking you into my sewing studio and demonstrating a few of the techniques I use when sewing with knit fabrics on a standard sewing machine. I'm using a Bernina 330 for this illustration. If you have questions about specific sewing machine models, we're ready to help too....

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Knits Overview - Sewing With Cinnamon

Hi Everyone! Are you ready for a deep dive into the topic of "sewing with knits"? I hope so! Honestly, knit fabrics are pretty much my go-to choice when designing new pieces. I think that's what set Liberty Jane apart early on in the miniature world of doll clothes design. My general rule is "make real clothes, but at a smaller scale" basically fashion in miniature!

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