• 😱Flipping, twisting, pulling, puckering, rolling: the dreaded tendencies of a lined or faced BIAS cut neckline. . . 🧠 Here are my TIPS for sewing a neat and tidy bias cut neckline that doesn’t make you want to stab your self in the eye with a seam ripper. . . ➕DON’T use iron on interfacing or stay-tape on your neckline or facings. Bias cut (especially silk) wants to drape and hang. Iron on distorts the natural drape of the fabric and is often visible underneath fine fabrics. . ➕ DO add bias cut silk organza as interfacing. Make a facing with your pattern pieces about 8cm in length from the neckline. ✖️ Just like iron on interfacing, you attach it to the garment pieces on the WRONG side. ✖️ HAND BASTE it to the neckline and side seams within the seam allowance. ✖️It doesn’t have to be neat but doing it by hand will give you SO MUCH BETTER results than basting it by machine. Honestly this is the most important step. ✖️PINK the edges of the organza ➕ Add your lining or facings as you normally would ➕ OPTIONAL - instead of under stitching the lining by machine (along the neckline) PICK STITCH it by hand. This allows you to roll the lining in slightly so that it’s not visible from the front. It also allows you to understitch all along the neckline in areas near the straps that you can’t normally get to by machine. Also it just totally #levelup your handmade garment. . . ❤️ And that’s it! It adds a little extra time (but not that much) and it really does make a difference. ❤️ HAPPY SEWING! . . . #juliabobbin #juliabobbin #sew #sewistsofinstagram #sewingtutorial #sewingdiy #diysewing #couturesewing #handmade #handsewn #handsewing #biassilk #slipdress #howto #biascut
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    😱Flipping, twisting, pulling, puckering, rolling: the dreaded tendencies of a lined or faced BIAS cut neckline. . . 🧠 Here are my TIPS for sewing a neat and tidy bias cut neckline that doesn’t make you want to stab your self in the eye with a seam ripper. . . ➕DON’T use iron on interfacing or stay-tape on your neckline or facings. Bias cut (especially silk) wants to drape and hang. Iron on distorts the natural drape of the fabric and is often visible underneath fine fabrics. . ➕ DO add bias cut silk organza as interfacing. Make a facing with your pattern pieces about 8cm in length from the neckline. ✖️ Just like iron on interfacing, you attach it to the garment pieces on the WRONG side. ✖️ HAND BASTE it to the neckline and side seams within the seam allowance. ✖️It doesn’t have to be neat but doing it by hand will give you SO MUCH BETTER results than basting it by machine. Honestly this is the most important step. ✖️PINK the edges of the organza ➕ Add your lining or facings as you normally would ➕ OPTIONAL - instead of under stitching the lining by machine (along the neckline) PICK STITCH it by hand. This allows you to roll the lining in slightly so that it’s not visible from the front. It also allows you to understitch all along the neckline in areas near the straps that you can’t normally get to by machine. Also it just totally #levelup your handmade garment. . . ❤️ And that’s it! It adds a little extra time (but not that much) and it really does make a difference. ❤️ HAPPY SEWING! . . . #juliabobbin #juliabobbin #sew #sewistsofinstagram #sewingtutorial #sewingdiy #diysewing #couturesewing #handmade #handsewn #handsewing #biassilk #slipdress #howto #biascut
  • Hey! Wanna go listen to ‘Radiohead’ and watch ‘Reality Bites’? . . ❤️ Wearing the 90’s slip dress of my dreams paired with my #memade leather jacket . . ➕ PATTERN is the #christyslipdress with the #katebiastop neckline both from @just_patterns . ➕SILK SATIN in ‘almond’ is a luscious 22mm weight from @tessutifabrics 🤤🤤🤤 . . ➕ Fully lined + neckline interfaced with silk organza + french seams + pick stitched neckline facing + hem lengthened by 18cm . . . #juliabobbin #sew #sewingproject #sewersofinstagram #silk #biascut #biasdress #justpatterns #leatherjacket #memade #burda #108b #tessutifabrics #tessutifabricsfriday #90sfashion #90s
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    Hey! Wanna go listen to ‘Radiohead’ and watch ‘Reality Bites’? . . ❤️ Wearing the 90’s slip dress of my dreams paired with my #memade leather jacket . . ➕ PATTERN is the #christyslipdress with the #katebiastop neckline both from @just_patterns . ➕SILK SATIN in ‘almond’ is a luscious 22mm weight from @tessutifabrics 🤤🤤🤤 . . ➕ Fully lined + neckline interfaced with silk organza + french seams + pick stitched neckline facing + hem lengthened by 18cm . . . #juliabobbin #sew #sewingproject #sewersofinstagram #silk #biascut #biasdress #justpatterns #leatherjacket #memade #burda #108b #tessutifabrics #tessutifabricsfriday #90sfashion #90s
  • I’M IN THE @seworganisedstyle PODCAST!!! #isthisreallife 😱😱😱 . . ❤️It was an absolute joy to speak with the wonderful ladies @velosews @annewhalley and @_measuretwice in their fantastic new podcast SEW ORGANISED STYLE. . . ❤️ If you want to hear me have a chinwag about sewing, tailoring, vintage dresses OR if you just love a good Australian accent #strewth (!!) you can click on the link in BIO, or find it anywhere you listen to podcasts!! . . ➕Wearing the #lamourdress by @gertie18 for @sewnmagazine . . ❤️Thank you again to @seworganisedstyle for letting me talk about my favourite topic in the whole world. ❤️❤️❤️ . . . #sewmelbourne #sewing #sew #memade #seworganisedstyle #podcast #sewnmagazine #sewistsofinstagram #juliabobbin #vintage #vintagefashion #vintagedress #sewfrosting #charmpatternsbygertie
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    I’M IN THE @seworganisedstyle PODCAST!!! #isthisreallife 😱😱😱 . . ❤️It was an absolute joy to speak with the wonderful ladies @velosews @annewhalley and @_measuretwice in their fantastic new podcast SEW ORGANISED STYLE. . . ❤️ If you want to hear me have a chinwag about sewing, tailoring, vintage dresses OR if you just love a good Australian accent #strewth (!!) you can click on the link in BIO, or find it anywhere you listen to podcasts!! . . ➕Wearing the #lamourdress by @gertie18 for @sewnmagazine . . ❤️Thank you again to @seworganisedstyle for letting me talk about my favourite topic in the whole world. ❤️❤️❤️ . . . #sewmelbourne #sewing #sew #memade #seworganisedstyle #podcast #sewnmagazine #sewistsofinstagram #juliabobbin #vintage #vintagefashion #vintagedress #sewfrosting #charmpatternsbygertie
  • 🚨 Just being CASUAL in my vintage #memade dress I made for @sewnmagazine NO. BIG. DEAL #actuallyabigdeal 😱😱😱 . . ❤️When I first started sewing, VINTAGE fashion was my thing. It still has my heart but my style has evolved to include a lot of different styles and modern influences. So when Sewn Magazine asked me to do a Christmas themed vintage dress, I relished the challenge. It felt like coming home ❤️ . . 💄 PATTERN is the #lamourdress by the fabulous @gertie18 and her pattern company Charm Patterns . 💄FABRIC is a beautiful cotton from @gjsdiscountfabrics . 💄THIS DRESS has a boned bodice, silk underlining, lapped zipper and a hem facing. It was a delightful pattern to make. . ❤️THANK YOU to @sewnmagazine and Michelle from @thatblackchic for the feature in such a wonderful magazine that promotes community, creativity and inclusivity for sewists. ❤️❤️❤️ . . . #sew #sewingproject #memade #juliabobbin #sewnmagazine #santa #diy #gjsfabrics #yesimadeit #christmas #vintage #vintagefashion #vintagedress #charmpatterns #sewnmagazine #lamour #sewfrosting #tikidress
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    🚨 Just being CASUAL in my vintage #memade dress I made for @sewnmagazine NO. BIG. DEAL #actuallyabigdeal 😱😱😱 . . ❤️When I first started sewing, VINTAGE fashion was my thing. It still has my heart but my style has evolved to include a lot of different styles and modern influences. So when Sewn Magazine asked me to do a Christmas themed vintage dress, I relished the challenge. It felt like coming home ❤️ . . 💄 PATTERN is the #lamourdress by the fabulous @gertie18 and her pattern company Charm Patterns . 💄FABRIC is a beautiful cotton from @gjsdiscountfabrics . 💄THIS DRESS has a boned bodice, silk underlining, lapped zipper and a hem facing. It was a delightful pattern to make. . ❤️THANK YOU to @sewnmagazine and Michelle from @thatblackchic for the feature in such a wonderful magazine that promotes community, creativity and inclusivity for sewists. ❤️❤️❤️ . . . #sew #sewingproject #memade #juliabobbin #sewnmagazine #santa #diy #gjsfabrics #yesimadeit #christmas #vintage #vintagefashion #vintagedress #charmpatterns #sewnmagazine #lamour #sewfrosting #tikidress
  • 🎹BLAZERS - They go with almost everything, they turn up the volume on any outfit, and all the planning and time put into it make it the ultimate #sewfrosting project. . . 🎹THIS @burda_style #6875 blazer in the the dreamiest silk/wool is now ON LE BLOG (linky-dinky in profile) . . ➕silk/wool from @moodfabrics . . ➕Lined with decadent silk satin from @tessutifabrics . . ✔️ canvased and pad stitched ✔️ Double welt pockets with flaps ✔️ drafted a single welt breast pocket ✔️extended sleeve vents to 11.5cm from the hem with mitred corners ✔️Made Version B which I shortened by 10cm ✔️ changed to a one button closure and lowered button placement slightly . . ➕SKIRT is self drafted with leather from @lefflerleather . . ➕ SILK CAMI is my third #katebiastop from @just_patterns . . ✍🏼 ALSO on the blog (link in profile) is a seperate, photo-heavy post all about the CONSTRUCTION of my first tailored blazer. . . Also #justliftyourleg is still my favourite pose, thanks for asking. . . . #madewithmood #moodfabrics #whiteblazer #blazer #couturefashion #couturejacket #padstitching #tailoredjacket #sewfrosting2019 #leatherskirt #silkcami #justpatterns #burda #burdastyle #silkblazer #blackandwhitefashion #juliabobbin #sewing #sewingproject #diy #handstitched #yesimadeit
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    🎹BLAZERS - They go with almost everything, they turn up the volume on any outfit, and all the planning and time put into it make it the ultimate #sewfrosting project. . . 🎹THIS @burda_style #6875 blazer in the the dreamiest silk/wool is now ON LE BLOG (linky-dinky in profile) . . ➕silk/wool from @moodfabrics . . ➕Lined with decadent silk satin from @tessutifabrics . . ✔️ canvased and pad stitched ✔️ Double welt pockets with flaps ✔️ drafted a single welt breast pocket ✔️extended sleeve vents to 11.5cm from the hem with mitred corners ✔️Made Version B which I shortened by 10cm ✔️ changed to a one button closure and lowered button placement slightly . . ➕SKIRT is self drafted with leather from @lefflerleather . . ➕ SILK CAMI is my third #katebiastop from @just_patterns . . ✍🏼 ALSO on the blog (link in profile) is a seperate, photo-heavy post all about the CONSTRUCTION of my first tailored blazer. . . Also #justliftyourleg is still my favourite pose, thanks for asking. . . . #madewithmood #moodfabrics #whiteblazer #blazer #couturefashion #couturejacket #padstitching #tailoredjacket #sewfrosting2019 #leatherskirt #silkcami #justpatterns #burda #burdastyle #silkblazer #blackandwhitefashion #juliabobbin #sewing #sewingproject #diy #handstitched #yesimadeit
  • 🧠If you make new clothes and you don’t post about it on Instagram, does the garment exist? #philosophybutmakeitfashun . . 🖤 ALL #memade clothes for #melbournefrocktails and a SECOND tailored blazer because I cannot be stopped. . . ➕JACKET @burda_style #6875 made with the most fantastic SILK WOOL from @moodfabrics and lined with a 22mm SILK SATIN from @tessutifabrics . . ➕CAMI is the #katebiastop from @just_patterns in a 19mm SILK SATIN underlined with silk organza . . ➕SKIRT is self drafted with leather from @lefflerleather . . BLOG POST with all the details coming tomorrow ... . . . #blazer #whiteblazer #madewithmood #moodfabrics #burda #burdastyle #leatherskirt #silkcami #justpatterns #tessutifabrics #tessutifabricsfriday #blackandwhite #frocktails #melbournefrocktails19 #tailoring #bespoke #padstitching #fashionjacket #sew #juliabobbin #diy #handmade
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    🧠If you make new clothes and you don’t post about it on Instagram, does the garment exist? #philosophybutmakeitfashun . . 🖤 ALL #memade clothes for #melbournefrocktails and a SECOND tailored blazer because I cannot be stopped. . . ➕JACKET @burda_style #6875 made with the most fantastic SILK WOOL from @moodfabrics and lined with a 22mm SILK SATIN from @tessutifabrics . . ➕CAMI is the #katebiastop from @just_patterns in a 19mm SILK SATIN underlined with silk organza . . ➕SKIRT is self drafted with leather from @lefflerleather . . BLOG POST with all the details coming tomorrow ... . . . #blazer #whiteblazer #madewithmood #moodfabrics #burda #burdastyle #leatherskirt #silkcami #justpatterns #tessutifabrics #tessutifabricsfriday #blackandwhite #frocktails #melbournefrocktails19 #tailoring #bespoke #padstitching #fashionjacket #sew #juliabobbin #diy #handmade
  • So I put on my #memade powersuit and all of a sudden I’m posing like Dr. Evil and honestly I think this suit is wearing ME. . . My TAILORED JACKET (it just feels right in capitals, k) is now UP ON THE BLOG - link in profile. . . Just looking at a few details of this blazer which is mostly sewn by hand. . . ✔️Padstitched lapels and collar ✔️surgeon sleeves with mitred corners ✔️ wool felt undercollar from @gjsdiscountfabrics ✔️ double welt pockets with #libertyoflondon fabric from @gjsdiscountfabrics ✔️ sleeve heads and shoulder pads ✔️ double wool crepe from @moodfabrics ✔️silk satin as lining each section sewn in by hand from @homecraft.textiles ✔️ bound buttonholes ✔️ vintage buttons ✔️ PATTERN @burda_style #6875 . . 📷 If you want to see the guts of this jacket, I’ve saved the progress photos under the highlight ‘Tailored Jacket’ in my insta profile . . . #juliabobbin #sewing #couture #bespoke #bespokesuit #blazer #tailoredsuit #tailoredblazer #pinksuit #madewithmood #moodfabrics #burda #burdastyle #diy #memade #sewfrosting #sewfrosting2019 #padstitching #chanelbuttons #silkcami #katebiastop #justpatterns
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    So I put on my #memade powersuit and all of a sudden I’m posing like Dr. Evil and honestly I think this suit is wearing ME. . . My TAILORED JACKET (it just feels right in capitals, k) is now UP ON THE BLOG - link in profile. . . Just looking at a few details of this blazer which is mostly sewn by hand. . . ✔️Padstitched lapels and collar ✔️surgeon sleeves with mitred corners ✔️ wool felt undercollar from @gjsdiscountfabrics ✔️ double welt pockets with #libertyoflondon fabric from @gjsdiscountfabrics ✔️ sleeve heads and shoulder pads ✔️ double wool crepe from @moodfabrics ✔️silk satin as lining each section sewn in by hand from @homecraft.textiles ✔️ bound buttonholes ✔️ vintage buttons ✔️ PATTERN @burda_style #6875 . . 📷 If you want to see the guts of this jacket, I’ve saved the progress photos under the highlight ‘Tailored Jacket’ in my insta profile . . . #juliabobbin #sewing #couture #bespoke #bespokesuit #blazer #tailoredsuit #tailoredblazer #pinksuit #madewithmood #moodfabrics #burda #burdastyle #diy #memade #sewfrosting #sewfrosting2019 #padstitching #chanelbuttons #silkcami #katebiastop #justpatterns
  • On Wednesday’s we wear PINK . . 💞I recently set myself the challenge of making my FIRST ever TAILORED jacket. If you’ve been watching my stories you may have seen a few (a lot) of progress pics (currently saved in highlights). . . 💞 MOST of this pad stitched, hair canvased blazer is sewn by hand, took a zillion hours and a lot of research and you guys, I loved every second of it! Consider me a tailored jacket evangelist. . . ➕JACKET is @burda_style #6875 . ➕ FABRIC is a a DIVINE Italian double wool crepe from @moodfabrics 🤤🤤 . ➕SKIRT is #selfdrafted with a faux button placket . ➕CAMI is #katebiastop by @just_patterns in a silk satin from @homecraft.textiles . . Detailed BLOG POST coming soon . . . #blazer #couture #bespokesuit #bespoke #pink #pinkblazer #bespokeblazer #madewithmood #moodfabrics #woolcrepe #tailoring #tailormade #diy #handmade #handsewn #memade #sewing #sewingproject #burda #justpatterns #padstitching #silkcami #sewfrosting #sewfrosting2019 #juliabobbin
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    On Wednesday’s we wear PINK . . 💞I recently set myself the challenge of making my FIRST ever TAILORED jacket. If you’ve been watching my stories you may have seen a few (a lot) of progress pics (currently saved in highlights). . . 💞 MOST of this pad stitched, hair canvased blazer is sewn by hand, took a zillion hours and a lot of research and you guys, I loved every second of it! Consider me a tailored jacket evangelist. . . ➕JACKET is @burda_style #6875 . ➕ FABRIC is a a DIVINE Italian double wool crepe from @moodfabrics 🤤🤤 . ➕SKIRT is #selfdrafted with a faux button placket . ➕CAMI is #katebiastop by @just_patterns in a silk satin from @homecraft.textiles . . Detailed BLOG POST coming soon . . . #blazer #couture #bespokesuit #bespoke #pink #pinkblazer #bespokeblazer #madewithmood #moodfabrics #woolcrepe #tailoring #tailormade #diy #handmade #handsewn #memade #sewing #sewingproject #burda #justpatterns #padstitching #silkcami #sewfrosting #sewfrosting2019 #juliabobbin
  • Oh HEY! . Just some little details of my recent tailored blazer that I made especially for @melbournefrocktails . . ✔️Pad stitched lapel and undercollar to set the roll lines. . ✔️Wool felt under-collar hand stitched to the upper collar and attached to the neckline and lapel by hand . ✔️ single welt breast pocket . ✔️ double welt flap pockets . ✔️Surgeon sleeves (vented sleeves) with mitred corners . ✔️ hair canvas interfacing . . PATTERN is @burda_style #6875 FABRIC is a stunning silk/wool from @moodfabrics . MORE DETAILS SOON . . 📷 by the most excellent @samaracliffordphoto . . . #whiteblazer #moodfabrics #sewfrosting #sewfrosting2019 #burda #burdastyle #tailored #tailoredblazer #blazer #padstitching #memade #sewing #frocktails #melbournefrocktails #melbournefrocktails19 #madewithmood
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    Oh HEY! . Just some little details of my recent tailored blazer that I made especially for @melbournefrocktails . . ✔️Pad stitched lapel and undercollar to set the roll lines. . ✔️Wool felt under-collar hand stitched to the upper collar and attached to the neckline and lapel by hand . ✔️ single welt breast pocket . ✔️ double welt flap pockets . ✔️Surgeon sleeves (vented sleeves) with mitred corners . ✔️ hair canvas interfacing . . PATTERN is @burda_style #6875 FABRIC is a stunning silk/wool from @moodfabrics . MORE DETAILS SOON . . 📷 by the most excellent @samaracliffordphoto . . . #whiteblazer #moodfabrics #sewfrosting #sewfrosting2019 #burda #burdastyle #tailored #tailoredblazer #blazer #padstitching #memade #sewing #frocktails #melbournefrocktails #melbournefrocktails19 #madewithmood