So you'd like to learn how to draft a Peter Pan collar? Chance has it that you probably already own a garment with this timeless feature. Its classic and pretty shape has survived fashion era after fashion era, and never fails to give a piece of clothing that pretty [...]
Did you know that there is there such a thing as an alternative to backstitching? Sometimes backstitching is not always the best option when securing a seam. Maybe you know what I'm trying to get at here? Let me explain a bit better. There may come a time when you're [...]
If you are reading this chances are you may be feeling scared of stretch fabrics, or better even terrified to learn to sew knits! Am I right?! Let's face it... Sewing knits can be a daunting prospect for many who have never ventured into the world of stretch fabrics [...]
How to choose your sewing patterns size How to choose your sewing pattern size? Good question! Here is a classic scenario which may sound familiar to many of you :-) You've got yourself a brand new sewing pattern and you're excited about making it up. FAB! You eagerly [...]
When you learn to sew there are many questions and doubts that go through your mind..one of them being- What thread is best to use for my sewing project? Well that's a very good sewing question to ask and despite some differing opinions, I believe that when you learn to [...]
Hello sewers! Today I am back with another sewing tutorial for all of you who are passionate about sewing and keen to learn to sew the proper way! Sewing the perfect seam can be a scary and daunting task at first ,especially when you're attempting to sew lightweight and finer [...]
As you learn to sew, being able to make your own Bias tape, or Bias binding, will certainly come in very handy in many different sewing and dressmaking projects. This is something I frequently make to finish raw edges or as a decorative detail in my sewing and dressmaking projects, [...]
I first started sewing on a 1970s mechanical machine I borrowed from a friend. She quickly run me through the basics of threading it, winding the bobbin and sewing straight stitches, before wishing me luck as I left full of excitement and anticipation at the thought off all the sewing [...]
