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The Creative Curator

The Creative Curator is a place to learn all about fashion creation. I write about and teach: sewing, pattern making / pattern drafting, fashion design, fashion…
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A pattern drill is the tool used by pattern makers to make uniform sized holes in patterns at key points like the bust apex or pocket positions. This post shows you when and how to use a pattern drill in your sewing and pattern making projects! Pattern Drafting, Fabric Manipulation, Sewing For Beginners, All About Fashion, Upcycle Clothes, Refashion, Pattern Making, Textile Design, Sustainable Fashion
Pattern Drafting
Fabric Manipulation
Sewing For Beginners
All About Fashion
Upcycle Clothes
Refashion
Pattern Making
Textile Design
Sustainable Fashion
A pattern drill is the tool used by pattern makers to make uniform sized holes in patterns at key points like the bust apex or pocket positions. This post shows you when and how to use a pattern drill in your sewing and pattern making projects!
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator
If you're a sewing beginner, you may be thinking about buying a used sewing machine instead of a new one. It makes sense - why spend a lot of money on a sewing machine when you might not like it as a hobby? This guide covers all my tips for buying a used sewing machine so that you can make sure you buy the right machine for your needs! This is essential reading for sewing beginners and anyone thinking of buying a sewing machine as a gift idea for sewers! Home Sew, Sewing Machine, Creative Art
Home Sew
Sewing Machine
Creative Art
If you're a sewing beginner, you may be thinking about buying a used sewing machine instead of a new one. It makes sense - why spend a lot of money on a sewing machine when you might not like it as a hobby? This guide covers all my tips for buying a used sewing machine so that you can make sure you buy the right machine for your needs! This is essential reading for sewing beginners and anyone thinking of buying a sewing machine as a gift idea for sewers!
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator
This guide has the BEST Game of Thrones costume ideas as well as recommended sewing patterns for anyone that wants to sew their own costumes. I've included tips on modifying the recommended costume sewing patterns so that you can get a more realistic look for these Game of Thrones character costumes - we have Daenerys, Arya, Melisandre, Cersei, Tyrion, Sansa and Jon Snow! Take a look and let me know if you'd like tutorial on drafting your own Game of Thrones costume patterns! Cersei, Sansa, Daenerys, Make Your Own Game, Pattern Game, Game Of Thrones Costumes, Melisandre, Costume Sewing Patterns, Character Costumes
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Sansa
Daenerys
Make Your Own Game
Pattern Game
Game Of Thrones Costumes
Melisandre
Costume Sewing Patterns
Character Costumes
This guide has the BEST Game of Thrones costume ideas as well as recommended sewing patterns for anyone that wants to sew their own costumes. I've included tips on modifying the recommended costume sewing patterns so that you can get a more realistic look for these Game of Thrones character costumes - we have Daenerys, Arya, Melisandre, Cersei, Tyrion, Sansa and Jon Snow! Take a look and let me know if you'd like tutorial on drafting your own Game of Thrones costume patterns!
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator
Learn how to sew a pin hem on clothing without any special sewing machine presser foot! This is one of my favourite seam finishes, and looks great on fine and lightweight fabric types. This sewing tutorial is perfect for sewing beginners and will teach you how to sew your very own pin hems perfectly too! Sewing Machine Presser Foot, Study Style, Photo Tutorial, Learn To Sew, Sewing Techniques
Sewing Machine Presser Foot
Study Style
Photo Tutorial
Learn To Sew
Sewing Techniques
Learn how to sew a pin hem on clothing without any special sewing machine presser foot! This is one of my favourite seam finishes, and looks great on fine and lightweight fabric types. This sewing tutorial is perfect for sewing beginners and will teach you how to sew your very own pin hems perfectly too!
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator
Are you getting ready for halloween? This is a great selection of Daenerys Targaryen halloween costume ideas, perfect for anyone that wants to dress like Daenerys the khaleesi this halloween! Daenerys Targaryen Costume Halloween, Khaleesi
Daenerys Targaryen Costume Halloween
Khaleesi
Are you getting ready for halloween? This is a great selection of Daenerys Targaryen halloween costume ideas, perfect for anyone that wants to dress like Daenerys the khaleesi this halloween!
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator
In this simple step by step tutorial, you'll learn the process of fusing fabrics together. I'll show you how to use fusible glue to bond fabric to leather, a great technique when repurposing leather into other clothing items! Fabric Scissors, Fabric Glue, Sewing Fabric, Woven Fabric, Leather Art, Sewing Leather, Sewing Pattern Design, Diy Ruffle Dress
Fabric Scissors
Fabric Glue
Sewing Fabric
Woven Fabric
Leather Art
Sewing Leather
Sewing Pattern Design
Diy Ruffle Dress
In this simple step by step tutorial, you'll learn the process of fusing fabrics together. I'll show you how to use fusible glue to bond fabric to leather, a great technique when repurposing leather into other clothing items!
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator
Lace fabric is made in different ways, and the construction method depends on the different type of lace. Today we’re going to dig into lace, one of several gorgeous and sheer fabric types that will often strike fear in sewers – but fear not, it can be tricky to sew, but the tips I’ve included here will help you conquer any garment using lace! Lets start by looking at how lace is made, the different types of lace and finally, some tips on sewing lace! Sewing Tools, Sewing Projects, Sewing Lace, Types Of Lace, Different Types
Sewing Tools
Sewing Projects
Sewing Lace
Types Of Lace
Different Types
Lace fabric is made in different ways, and the construction method depends on the different type of lace. Today we’re going to dig into lace, one of several gorgeous and sheer fabric types that will often strike fear in sewers – but fear not, it can be tricky to sew, but the tips I’ve included here will help you conquer any garment using lace! Lets start by looking at how lace is made, the different types of lace and finally, some tips on sewing lace!
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator
Whether you love sewing your own clothes or like to quilt, cottong fabric probably makes up a large part of your fabric stash. Have you ever wondered how cotton is made into fabric? This shirt guide will fill you in on the cotton production process from cotton boll to the knitted and woven cotton fabrics in your stash! A great read for sewing beginners, quilters and other crafters who love using cotton fabrics! Cotton Boll, Woven Cotton, Cotton Weaving, Cotton Fabric, Pattern Cutting, Sew Your Own Clothes, Love Sewing
Cotton Boll
Woven Cotton
Cotton Weaving
Cotton Fabric
Pattern Cutting
Sew Your Own Clothes
Love Sewing
Whether you love sewing your own clothes or like to quilt, cottong fabric probably makes up a large part of your fabric stash. Have you ever wondered how cotton is made into fabric? This shirt guide will fill you in on the cotton production process from cotton boll to the knitted and woven cotton fabrics in your stash! A great read for sewing beginners, quilters and other crafters who love using cotton fabrics!
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator
I love a refashion project! And this is a super easy DIY apron tutorial! I took a short sleeved man shirt and turned it into a super cute apron! No sewing pattern needed, just these seven simple steps and you'll be making your own DIY chef aprons too! Apron Tutorial, Shirt Tutorial, Diy Clothes Refashion, Old Shirts, Dad To Be Shirts, Men's Shirt Apron, Mens Shirt Pattern, Diy Apron
Apron Tutorial
Shirt Tutorial
Diy Clothes Refashion
Old Shirts
Dad To Be Shirts
Men's Shirt Apron
Mens Shirt Pattern
Diy Apron
I love a refashion project! And this is a super easy DIY apron tutorial! I took a short sleeved man shirt and turned it into a super cute apron! No sewing pattern needed, just these seven simple steps and you'll be making your own DIY chef aprons too!
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator
Have you ever wanted to sew leather but felt like it was just too tricky? This step by step sewing tutorial will show you how to sew leather on a home sewing machine without all the extra bits people say you need! You can use this leather sewing tutorial to start sewing leather and faux leather materials whether refashioning old clothes and bags into something new, ot sewing leather for the first time! Sewing Tips, Sewing Hacks, Sewing Tutorials, Faux Leather, Industrial Sewing Machine, Refashioning
Sewing Tips
Sewing Hacks
Sewing Tutorials
Faux Leather
Industrial Sewing Machine
Refashioning
Have you ever wanted to sew leather but felt like it was just too tricky? This step by step sewing tutorial will show you how to sew leather on a home sewing machine without all the extra bits people say you need! You can use this leather sewing tutorial to start sewing leather and faux leather materials whether refashioning old clothes and bags into something new, ot sewing leather for the first time!
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator
This is a great guide to the different types of sweaters, as well as a list of the best sweater sewing patterns from indie sewing pattern designers too! Whether you love a light cardigan or a heavy chunky sweater, this list has 19 different sweater styles that you can learn more about before creating your own sweater! Oversize Sweater Pattern, Mock Turtleneck Sweater, Cardigan Pattern, Chunky Sweater, Indie Sewing Patterns, Fabric Patterns
Oversize Sweater Pattern
Mock Turtleneck Sweater
Cardigan Pattern
Chunky Sweater
Indie Sewing Patterns
Fabric Patterns
This is a great guide to the different types of sweaters, as well as a list of the best sweater sewing patterns from indie sewing pattern designers too! Whether you love a light cardigan or a heavy chunky sweater, this list has 19 different sweater styles that you can learn more about before creating your own sweater!
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator
I LOVE a shirt, and sewing shirts is easier that you think! This is a guide to the different shirt types - because there's more to shirts than a simple tee ot button down! - and I've also pulled together some of my favourite shirt sewing patterns too! If you've always wanted to know more about shirt styles, this is the guide for you! Shirt Sewing Pattern, Sewing Patterns Free, Shirt Types, Types Of Shirts, Dinner Shirts, Poet Shirt
Shirt Sewing Pattern
Sewing Patterns Free
Shirt Types
Types Of Shirts
Dinner Shirts
Poet Shirt
I LOVE a shirt, and sewing shirts is easier that you think! This is a guide to the different shirt types - because there's more to shirts than a simple tee ot button down! - and I've also pulled together some of my favourite shirt sewing patterns too! If you've always wanted to know more about shirt styles, this is the guide for you!
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator
This step by step tutorial from The Creative Curator will guide you through the process of putting eyelets in fabric using different tools. If you like to use eyelets instead of buttong or zippers - or pehaps you'd like to start making some DIY bags and accessories, then knowing how to insert eyelets is a good skill to learn! Sewing Thread, Bag Pattern, Pattern Design, Cosplay Tutorial
Sewing Thread
Bag Pattern
Pattern Design
Cosplay Tutorial
This step by step tutorial from The Creative Curator will guide you through the process of putting eyelets in fabric using different tools. If you like to use eyelets instead of buttong or zippers - or pehaps you'd like to start making some DIY bags and accessories, then knowing how to insert eyelets is a good skill to learn!
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator
Are you new to sewing? There are so many lists of tools you need as a sewing beginner, but actually, there's more to consider! As well as fabric scissors or shears, there are other toold for cutting fabrics, papers and more and this guide will walk you through 11 that you should learn about before going out and making your sewing kit! Sewing Kit, Sewing Basics, Easy Sewing Projects, Sewing Crafts, Fabric Shears, Pinking Shears, Sewing Scissors
Sewing Kit
Sewing Basics
Easy Sewing Projects
Sewing Crafts
Fabric Shears
Pinking Shears
Sewing Scissors
Are you new to sewing? There are so many lists of tools you need as a sewing beginner, but actually, there's more to consider! As well as fabric scissors or shears, there are other toold for cutting fabrics, papers and more and this guide will walk you through 11 that you should learn about before going out and making your sewing kit!
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator
As a sewing beginner learning how to sew, you do NOT need all the sewing tools out there to help you learn. In fact having TOO MANY sewing tools can end up confusing or overwhelming you! This is my guide to the ONLY sewing tools that you need as sewing beginners to help you put a sewing kit together of only the essential items! Sewing Beginners Learning, Beginner Kit, Sewing Kit Essentials, Make Your Own Clothes, I Need To Know
Sewing Beginners Learning
Beginner Kit
Sewing Kit Essentials
Make Your Own Clothes
I Need To Know
As a sewing beginner learning how to sew, you do NOT need all the sewing tools out there to help you learn. In fact having TOO MANY sewing tools can end up confusing or overwhelming you! This is my guide to the ONLY sewing tools that you need as sewing beginners to help you put a sewing kit together of only the essential items!
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator
When we sew, we sew fabric, and fabric is created from fibres. There are ntural fibres, man made fibres and synthetic fibres - but which one is which and how sustainable are they? This amazing guide from The Creative Curator will help you better understand the differences between the different fibre types and explains who each fibre is created! Synthetic Fibres
Synthetic Fibres
When we sew, we sew fabric, and fabric is created from fibres. There are ntural fibres, man made fibres and synthetic fibres - but which one is which and how sustainable are they? This amazing guide from The Creative Curator will help you better understand the differences between the different fibre types and explains who each fibre is created!
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator
Pinking shears have blades that are serrated on one or boths side. These scissor-like tools can be used to cut fabric in a zigzag pattern and will also help control fraying. There is no need to worry about where to buy your pinking shears as this article will show you where to find them online! Learn all about pinking shears - how they work and why you need them! - with this guide! Zig Zag Scissors, Zig Zag Pattern, Fabric Scraps
Zig Zag Scissors
Zig Zag Pattern
Fabric Scraps
Pinking shears have blades that are serrated on one or boths side. These scissor-like tools can be used to cut fabric in a zigzag pattern and will also help control fraying. There is no need to worry about where to buy your pinking shears as this article will show you where to find them online! Learn all about pinking shears - how they work and why you need them! - with this guide!
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator
I took a pair of gorgeous but painful brogues and refashioned them into these amazing DIY mules - perfect for the summer days and no more pain and blisters from trying to squeeze my HUG feet into too-tight shoes! Learn how I refashioned these DIY mules from my brogues with this step by step photo tutorial! Studs Diy, Brogues, Mules Shoes
Studs Diy
Brogues
Mules Shoes
I took a pair of gorgeous but painful brogues and refashioned them into these amazing DIY mules - perfect for the summer days and no more pain and blisters from trying to squeeze my HUG feet into too-tight shoes! Learn how I refashioned these DIY mules from my brogues with this step by step photo tutorial!
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator
There are so many types and styles of dresses that it can be overwhelming knowing which dress style to make for yourself. This guide lists all the different dress types, a small description and fashion history detail for each as well as sewing patterns that are a similar dress style! This is great for fashion students learning about fashion design and sewing lovers who want to sew more dress styles for themselves! Different Dresses, Different Styles, Dress Types, Student Fashion, Fashion History
Different Dresses
Different Styles
Dress Types
Student Fashion
Fashion History
There are so many types and styles of dresses that it can be overwhelming knowing which dress style to make for yourself. This guide lists all the different dress types, a small description and fashion history detail for each as well as sewing patterns that are a similar dress style! This is great for fashion students learning about fashion design and sewing lovers who want to sew more dress styles for themselves!
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator
These 15 sewing gadgets are great for people who love to sew. They make great sewing gift ideas and are perfect for sewers who sew their own clothes, like quilting ot any other sewing type hobby! Click to learn more about the 15 sewing gadgets now! Sewing Machine Feet, Sewer, Sewing Gifts
Sewing Machine Feet
Sewer
Sewing Gifts
These 15 sewing gadgets are great for people who love to sew. They make great sewing gift ideas and are perfect for sewers who sew their own clothes, like quilting ot any other sewing type hobby! Click to learn more about the 15 sewing gadgets now!
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator
Looking for some sewing gifts? This guide of 50 gifts for sewers will help you to find the right gifts for people who like sewing! Sewing is fun and gift for people who sew will make you a firm favourite! Check out these sewing gifts for mom and other people who sew! Decor Gifts, Diy Gifts, Gifts For Mom, Best Gifts, Craft Room Decor, 50th Gifts
Decor Gifts
Diy Gifts
Gifts For Mom
Best Gifts
Craft Room Decor
50th Gifts
Looking for some sewing gifts? This guide of 50 gifts for sewers will help you to find the right gifts for people who like sewing! Sewing is fun and gift for people who sew will make you a firm favourite! Check out these sewing gifts for mom and other people who sew!
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator
What is a tracing wheel? How do you use them? If you sew, you'll want to know what a tracing wheel is and why you need to add one to your sewing kit! Tracing
Tracing
What is a tracing wheel? How do you use them? If you sew, you'll want to know what a tracing wheel is and why you need to add one to your sewing kit!
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator
Have you ever though about working with lace? Perhaps you've heard it's a tricky fabric to work with? Fear not! Here is a guide to different types of lace, how they're made, and sewing tips to help you sew them - great for sewing beginners or any sewer wanting to start sewing lace fabrics! Sewing Machine Basics, Diy Textiles, Lace Diy
Sewing Machine Basics
Diy Textiles
Lace Diy
Have you ever though about working with lace? Perhaps you've heard it's a tricky fabric to work with? Fear not! Here is a guide to different types of lace, how they're made, and sewing tips to help you sew them - great for sewing beginners or any sewer wanting to start sewing lace fabrics!
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator
If you're learning pattern making or pattern drafting in order to make your own clothes, you'll be wanting a dress form at some point, which will help you acheive a better fit on your handmade garments. But which dress form should you buy? Choosing the right tailors / dressmaking dummy requires some important considerations and I cover them in this guide along with the best 3 dress forms that you can buy! Diy Clothing, Clothing Patterns, Sewing Patterns, Sewing Dress Form, Sewing Dresses, Make Your Own Dress, Dress Dummy
Diy Clothing
Clothing Patterns
Sewing Patterns
Sewing Dress Form
Sewing Dresses
Make Your Own Dress
Dress Dummy
If you're learning pattern making or pattern drafting in order to make your own clothes, you'll be wanting a dress form at some point, which will help you acheive a better fit on your handmade garments. But which dress form should you buy? Choosing the right tailors / dressmaking dummy requires some important considerations and I cover them in this guide along with the best 3 dress forms that you can buy!
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator
Love to sew? Know someone that loves to sew? This is a great list of gift ideas for people who loving sewing! Click over to learn more about these fab vintage sewing gift ideas! Vintage Dress Sewing Patterns, Vintage Sewing Box, Wooden Sewing Box, Vintage Scissors, Needle Cases, Vintage Sewing Machines
Vintage Dress Sewing Patterns
Vintage Sewing Box
Wooden Sewing Box
Vintage Scissors
Needle Cases
Vintage Sewing Machines
Love to sew? Know someone that loves to sew? This is a great list of gift ideas for people who loving sewing! Click over to learn more about these fab vintage sewing gift ideas!
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator - Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorials
The Creative Curator