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‘My wedding dress is very precious to me’: four dressmakers on their all-time favourite projects
From a bold corduroy suit to a dress for a ‘controversial’ marriage, four sewing enthusiasts share the garments they are most proud of
Many are turning to online forums and social media groups to share patterns and news of fabric sales, and to swap tips and words of encouragement. Photograph: Jane DuongSiobhan Leyne says she “dabbled” in sewing all her life but pursued the craft in earnest about nine years ago when she injured her legs. She remembers sitting on the floor of her grandmother’s sewing room, hand-sewing tiny cushions, curtains and garments for her toy “bear family”.
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