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Sewing a bodice by hand? You bet that’s intimidating…doable, but time-intensive.
It doesn’t scare me, I’ve done it plenty of times before. But lately I just don’t take the time to sew clothes, since I’d much rather make quilts!
Adults yes, children’s no.
This is a great tutorial. I’ve always been a bit unsure about what to do with the shoulders, but now I think its time I had another try. Thanks for the giveaway.
I love this idea. I sew the shoulder seams by hand when have to but don’t really like it. I will use this technique next time I sew something with a lined bodice. When I first started sewing bodices intimidated me but since I have learned how to do them. I just can’t get over how easy and neat the shoulder seams will be now.
Sewing a bodice never occured to me, as I don’t sew women’s clothing, but nothing scares me because I’d rather make a mistake (and hopefully learn from it) than avoid trying something new.
Sewing a bodice doesn’t scare me, but sewing a reversable one does. Although your tips today sure help in relieving the stress. Thank you!
Sewing anything never really bothered me. The only thing that scares me for sewing anything is the amount of time it takes out of me life!
No, sewing a bodice doesn’t bother me. The idea of doing it by hand does seem too time consuming.
Maybe I’ll give it a try on a little girls dress.
Yes, because they never fit right!
I am 80 years old and have never done it like this, I’m going to try it,looks doable. Thanks
I’m a newbie to bodices but I’m sure I’ll get it eventually.
Have sewn a few in my time but always had to do some hand sewing and hated it. Now your tutorial is something I must try the next time I sew a bodice! Thanks a million.
I don’t mind lining a bodice for a woman or little girl, however, I do have trouble with them when sewing doll clothes for Amrerican Girl sized dolls.
I’m with you, I hate sewing seams closed by hand. Wish I had this great idea years ago when I sewed a lot more. But it will come in handy in the future. Thanks for the great info.
A bodice is always intimidating, and I’ve been sewing for years. There are always worries about the fit, about stitches coming apart, etc. etc. I just printed this tutorial and I plan on putting it alongside my machine so I can use it during my next project. Thanks so much for publishing this!
The only thing that scares me when I sew is thinking I might not be able to do a particular thing. These tutorials help a lot!
I would not be scared at all to sew a bodice. I have sewn numerous ones over the years.