An important factor when starting to make your own clothes is knowing how to choose fabric for clothing. There are so many fabric types available that we can easily end up choosing the wrong fabric for a project, but this guide will help you with that. The thing is, whether you’re choosing fabric to use …
Today I’m sharing another sewing pattern with you – my free sleep mask pattern and tutorial so that you can make your own DIY sleeping mask for yourself or as gifts for others! I created this pattern by holding a piece of paper over my face and marking in key points with a pen onto …
Who doesn’t love a dress or top with beautiful rouleau straps? It makes those hand sewn clothes just that little bit extra special, more so when it’s something sewn in silky fabrics. That said, they’re not the easiest strap to sew, especially if you’re a sewing beginner. So, today I’m going to show you how …
Twill is a widely-used and adaptable fabric and yet we often don’t really notice its use in our everyday lives. When asked ‘What is twill fabric?’, most people wouldn’t necessarily know that they probably have twill fabric all around them in their everyday lives. Twill has a range of uses and its durability is what …
So you want to know how to make a gathered skirt with an elastic waistband? This rectangle skirt tutorial is not only one of the easiest skirts you can make, but if you follow the instructions, it’ll be a DIY zero waste skirt too! This skirt is lovingly referred to as a ‘grandma skirt’ after …
Today, I’m showing you the new 2022 digital sewing planner and how to use it so that you can spend more time doing the thing you love most – sewing! This digital sewing planner can also be used by other crafters to organise craft projects, but the focus today is on how to use it …
I have spent the last few years longing for a new jumpsuit, but I have yet to find a RTW one that fits me. My torso is a tad longer than ‘normal’ so jumpsuits from stores end up giving me quite a wedgie. Instead, I turned my attention to finding the best jumpsuit patterns! Back …
You know that a French curve ruler is just one of the many different measuring tools for sewing, but how do you know which is the best French curve ruler for sewing or even how to use one? In this article I’m going to explain what a French curve ruler is used for, what they’re …
There are several reasons why you might be looking for the best electric scissors for sewing. Electric scissors are great for: Cutting through several layers of fabric Cutting through thick fabric that your regular scissors may struggle with Cutting fabric faster if your own hands struggle with scissors When I started looking for the best …
What is rayon? Is it a fabric that you should buy and sew or is it a new fangled one that can be ignored? Does rayon have any sustainability credentials or is it another ‘modern’ fabric with no benefit to the environment? Today, you’ll learn all about rayon including how to work with it at …
Georgette is a popular fabric choice amongst both professional and home dressmakers. Woven from silk and synthetic fabrics, there are a number of different types of georgette fabric that have evolved since the early twentieth century when georgette fabric first made an entrance into the dressmaking world. We’ll explore the different varieties of georgette in …
When we sew fabric, whether as clothing or items for the home, we create a line of stitching which is known as the ‘stitch line’. This stitching cannot be sewn right on the raw edge of the fabric because the stitches would slip off. Instead, we sew a little way in from the raw edge …
New to sewing? Did you recently come across the term ‘notch’ and started wondering what are notches in sewing and pattern making? I feel you! Sewing pattern words and symbols can be rather obscure to the sewing beginner, which is why I’ve created this dictionary of sewing terms and their meanings and this guide on how to read …
If you’re a fan of Game Of Thrones, then you’ll love this guide full of Game of Thrones costume ideas for seven of the key characters! From Daenerys to the red priestess Melisandre and favourite characters in between, you’re sure to find a great costume inspired by Game of Thrones! And if going DIY is …
When it comes to buying a used sewing machine, I am well practised! The only sewing machine that I have purchased brand new was my Brother 1034D overlocker and a Brother ‘Jeans’ machine that I ended up donating to someone more in need than I was, shortly after purchasing it. Every other machine I own …
Summer is a great season wherever you are in the world (if you like the sun of course) and I know that I am often caught out when it arrives suddenly and unexpectedly. Having a selection of ‘go to’ simple summer sewing patterns helps me to quickly sew up some summer clothing suitable for warmer …