Making a Toile for home dressmaking - Laurens hints, tips and advice

When sewing your own clothes from dressmaking patterns, the term ‘making a toile’ might come up from time to time. Whether you are a seasoned dressmaker or just starting out you might have some questions around this mystifying topic that I hope to shed some light on for you in this video. I'll cover common questions like What is a wearable toile vs a true/traditional toile? Should I make a toile? What fabric should I use to make a toile? How to assess for changes or adjustments in a toile The beginnings of transferring adjustments to your paper pattern For written notes and links to suitable fabrics for making a toile available in my online shop visit this article https://guthrie-ghani.co.uk/sewing-society/articles/laurens-top-tips-on-making-a-toile-when-dressmaking