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  I discovered the thread pull method of making shirt collars many years ago and loved the results. It’s simple but creates perfect points. I’ve made a video of the method; I hope this video is helpful. I use the one pattern, Simplicity 8711 from 1979, and vary the collars, buttons and cuffs, the check shirt has the pattern’s original 1970’s collar. Please like and share this post, Thank you, Will.

  I have finished another shirt, I’ve been videoing the process but still have a lot to learn, I bought a camera boom to video the sewing part and it has just arrived, haven’t tried it yet but it looks sturdy, I think it will hold the DSLR camera but if not, the small camera will be OK. This is the boom arm; This is the video; And that’s my lot, it’s a perfect day for sewing because it’s raining heavily. Take care, Will.

 Good old Roman Wall. It has a lot to like, it's easy and even cutting the strips is relaxing, putting the strips together is interesting and the result is pleasing. I have always known this block as Roman Wall, but like most quilt blocks, it probably has other names. This is how it's put together; https://videopress.com/v/jVPTXAUl?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true More to come. I hope you like this post, if so, please let me know. Regards, Will

  This is a smaller version of Roman Wall, which uses even smaller scraps. It is a fun block and very easy to sew. That’s my lot for today, thanks for watching, don’t forget to like my video, Regards, Will.

I’ve been making patterns for a long time and used a lot of cardboard over the years, but now I have found a great replacement for professional card, it’s called Ramboard and is available in hardware stores. In this country it is only $60 for a roll 1m x 16m, so very reasonable. Pattern card & Ramboard I shall return with more very soon, Take care, Will.

  I have been playing around with a new DSLR camera and Gimbal, it’s not easy, but I’ll figure it out eventually – I hope. In the meantime, this shirt has taken weeks to make but finally it is done! This is it, I like it now, wasn’t too sure at first. Put a tab and trim at the back, otherwise the only gingham showing would have been the collar. I thought this tip may help someone, it’s a way of keeping the collar seam straight, making it easier to topstitch. I trim a lot of the seam away on the curve of the stand and to straighten it, I use fabric glue to hold it in place. If you’re in the northern hemisphere, then you are very lucky because it’s the second day of winter here and it is horrible, windy and cold. Take care, Will.

  …in 25 seconds. I have been practising with Movavi Video Editor. I am enjoying this, but it means I’m not sewing, tomorrow I shall definitely start treadling away. I hope you like my video, AND give me a like for it. Thank you, Will.