Are you ever paralysed by a fabric? You buy it with love in your eyes and can’t wait to sew the perfect garment with it… then can’t make up your mind about what to sew!! So it sits in your stash haunting you. That’s what happened with this luscious Carmel twill from Patterns and Plains. …
Hello everyone! In case you missed it, I set myself a little task to keep pushing my style choices with new silhouettes every few makes to see if I find something I love. Spoiler alert: I’m not really sure it worked with this make. The project has all the markings of things I like. A …
Previous Next Satin is a luxurious and elegant fabric that is often used in party clothes and formalwear. However, it can be difficult to work with due to its slippery texture and tendency to fray. Here are some tips for sewing with satin: Follow a nap layout: Satin can shine differently and colour appear different …
Sometimes you see a fabric and you think wow. I love it… then, you stumble across the designer dress and you say, oh yes I like that!! This Zadig and Voltaire dress is £755 featuring a beautiful handkerchief hem, shirred sleeves and button neckline. It looks like it’s been made out of crepe but the …
Today I’m sharing a long overdue finished make! I made this jacket early in the year and then totally forgot to put it online. It’s the perfect rainy day jacket because it’s waterproof and so bright, it’s like instant sunshine! Simplicity 8843 is an easy to wear, drop shoulder jacket with drawstring waist, 2 styles …
Sewing with sweatshirt fabrics can be a bit challenging, as they are typically made of a combination of cotton and synthetic fibers, and can have a stretchy texture. Here are some tips to help you sew with sweatshirt fabrics: Use a ballpoint needle: Sweatshirt fabrics are knit fabrics, and can be easily damaged by a …