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Welt pockets. A tale of two tests and some very, VERY bad sewing.

October 28, 2010
By Patty The Snug Bug
Welt pockets. A tale of two tests and some very, VERY bad sewing.

Work has begun on Mr. Bug’s coat. A simple car coat. With welt pockets. I’m making a muslin and thought it would be a good chance to practice my welt pocket technique. Perhaps “develop” is a more appropriate word than “practice.” I tested two different techniques for a double welt pocket. The first is...
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Pad-stitchin’ bear. And pockets too!

October 15, 2010
By Patty The Snug Bug
Pad-stitchin’ bear. And pockets too!

OHHHH!!!! I’ve been just waiting to use that phrase. Padstitchin’ bear. Get it? Get it? Anyone who read my label post will get that I’m a bear, as is my husband and dog. The three bears. And I’m padstitching… so without further ado, here’s a snapshot of my lovely work. Tangerine dream. [Check out...
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