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.