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And So To Sew 7a – Wool Jerkin

And So To Sew leaflet 7a

Leaflet 7a in the Needlework Development Scheme’s series “And So To Sew” includes:

  • An introduction to wool
  • Instructions for sewing a simple pinafore dress from a commercial pattern (pattern not included)
  • How to sew a girl’s jerkin or tabard (pattern included)
  • Bias seams
  • Inserting a slide fastener or zipper
  • How to make a bias tape neck facing
  • Curved hems
  • Herringbone stitch

 Download “And So To Sew” leaflet 7a

Modern Tutorials

Since we don’t all have access to a sewing teacher, I’ve included modern tutorials wherever possible with each of the Needlework Development Scheme bulletins.

Inserting a Zip by Made Everyday

Bias Tape Neck Facing by Creativebug

Herringbone Stitch by Mary Corbet