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McCalls 7948 Sundress
This dress was a departure from my usual style of sewing, in many ways. It features a bold, colourful print, gathered tiers, a cotton blend fabric and not even short...
McCalls 7948 Sundress
This dress was a departure from my usual style of sewing, in many ways. It features a bold, colourful print, gathered tiers, a cotton blend fabric and not even short...
Closet Case: Ceilo Top
The first thing that struck me about the Cielo was its versatility. As I did my usual stalking of the hashtag before deciding whether to buy the pattern, I came...
Closet Case: Ceilo Top
The first thing that struck me about the Cielo was its versatility. As I did my usual stalking of the hashtag before deciding whether to buy the pattern, I came...
Kalle shirtdress
I know, I know.. I’m seriously late to the Kalle party. As I write this, the #kalleshirtdress hashtag features on over 5000 posts on Instagram. And they all look beautiful!...
Kalle shirtdress
I know, I know.. I’m seriously late to the Kalle party. As I write this, the #kalleshirtdress hashtag features on over 5000 posts on Instagram. And they all look beautiful!...
Let your wardrobe be your guide
Have you ever come to draft something, or hack a pattern, and realised you have no idea what size a part of the garment should be? Like, how long should...
Let your wardrobe be your guide
Have you ever come to draft something, or hack a pattern, and realised you have no idea what size a part of the garment should be? Like, how long should...
Tips: Use a thread colour chart
If, like me, you do a lot of your fabric shopping online, you may find yourself lacking a suitable colour of thread to match a particular fabric. One of the...
Tips: Use a thread colour chart
If, like me, you do a lot of your fabric shopping online, you may find yourself lacking a suitable colour of thread to match a particular fabric. One of the...
How to: Sew a Petersham waistband facing
This post was originally published on pearsonandpope.com Petersham ribbon (not to be confused with Grosgrain ribbon, although it looks similar) is a strong corded ribbon with a tiny scalloped edge....
How to: Sew a Petersham waistband facing
This post was originally published on pearsonandpope.com Petersham ribbon (not to be confused with Grosgrain ribbon, although it looks similar) is a strong corded ribbon with a tiny scalloped edge....