It’s that time of year, and with it comes the need to buy gifts for people. Or does it? What if this year we focused on DIY gifts, those handmade beautiful items that we make from what’s in our stash and gift them to loved ones in lieu of splashing cash on things few people …
If you’re a guy and have decided to start sewing, you may want to dip your toe in and feel the water with some beginner sewing projects for guys first. That’s not to suggest that sewing is harder for men than it is for women – this same advice holds for anyone who wants to …
You’ve bought the PDF sewing pattern, and opted to print it on your home printer instead of printing it at the copy shop. But how do you actually stick PDF patterns together? That is what I’m going to teach you in this quick tutorial. I should note that all pattern designers I’ve bought patterns from …
I recently uploaded a video tutorial on raglan sleeve pattern drafting, but thought it would also benefit my readers to add a text and photo tutorial on how to draft a raglan sleeve pattern. I do love a raglan sleeve myself – I love that they can be used for sporty style garments but also …
In this tutorial you’re going to learn how to draft your own kimono sleeve pattern. I’ll also run through a brief history of the kimono sleeve as well as some frequently asked questions at the end. Do check out my guide to the different types of sleeves as well so you can see other sleeve …
The more you sew your own clothes, the more sewing patterns you will end up with, but what is the best solution for all those PDF sewing patterns that you’ve printed out over the years? What about all the patterns that you’ve purchased in physical form too? With the envelope and accompanying instruction booklet? And …
Every year I mean to write an article about spring sewing projects and every year I forget until it’s too late. Not this year! I’m currently sewing up a storm so that I have some summer clothing to wear and I’m sharing the different sewing patterns that I’m using as well as details on the …
Today I’m going to show you how to draft a sailor collar pattern, which is a collar type inspired by the uniforms worn by sailors. Who’d have thought it? This collar style is classified as a non-convertible collar type – you can learn more about collar types here! – and is an easy enough collar …
Back in December I wanted to make a patchwork wool jumpsuit for myself using some old wool trousers – I had in mind patch working them together so that I would have enough of the fabric. I’d also had my eye on the Greer jumpsuit pattern from Hey June Handmade for a while and even …
I thought it would be great to write an overview of what I made in 2021 to sit alongside a recent video I added to my YouTube channel. In that video I also shared my makes from 2020, being that there were so few in 2021 due to personal reasons. If you’d prefer to watch …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Scandinavian design is known for being minimalist and beautiful, which is why Scandinavian sewing patterns are so loved! Following on from other sewing pattern guides that I have created, we’re going to look at a selection of the best Scandinavian sewing patterns available for the home sewer. Some of the most well known Scandinavian designers …