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Meri Blouse is a traditional dress worn in the Pacific Islands, originally introduced by missionaries I've heard. I made these four for a concert at church for some New Guinean ladies. The pattern cutting is very simple with little fabric wasted. And
To finish Me Made May, here's my favourite make of all time, worn by the lovely Emily. It's 5 metres of Ikea upholstery fabric, patternmaking uses subtraction cutting methods (google Julian Roberts, he has lots of free resources). As you can see from
What can I say? I'm in no danger of running out of handmade clothes for Me Made May (last count- more than 50 items in my wardrobe) but they are getting more...unusual. This flatpack shawl (it is a flat shape with armholes) was a college design proje
I made three of these dresses, because they look more complicated to make than they really are. This is black linen with a bit of sashiko stitching - cool to wear in summer or over a tee shirt when the temperatures go down. #memadewardrobe #sewers of

7. Twin stitch neckline

Twin-stitch neckline working from the right side (double line of stitching is visible on outside.)

Tips:  Start somewhere inconspicuous on the back neckline.  To finish, simply sew exactly over the top of your stitching for about 2.5cm(1"). To keep stitching straight, line up edge of foot with fold of fabric. No need to stretch as you sew as the zigzag stitch  formed on the back  gives your seam added stretch. 

On the inside, trim seam edges neatly, close to the zigzag stitch.