If you've been sewing for a while, you'll know that on the way you pick up some sewing hacks, little tricks and tips that make it easier. Sometimes it's organisational things that help you to not lose your pincushion! And sometimes, you might find that as well as the proper way of doing things, there is an alternative way which is easier and often makes little difference to the finish of the item you are making. Here are 11 of my favourite ... Read the Post...
Last time, I reposted a tutorial I wrote back in 2015 for a skirt with godets. I have plans to develop this into something else, but first I wanted to have a go at remaking the skirt using the original instructions. The skirt I made back then is no longer wearable. The pretty blue fabric frayed horribly and it ended up being held together with safety pins! This time I've used some cotton fabric I found while I was having a sort out, and ... Read the Post...
I originally posted this tutorial in 2015, so long ago now! The skirt was a success, although I should have finished the edges of the blue fabric with an overcasting stitch because it frayed quite badly. In the end, I wore the skirt for several years, until it was mostly held together with safety pins! I'm reposting this tutorial now because I've got a crazy plan! There are several stages to the plan, and it makes most sense to repost this ... Read the Post...
The month of May usually brings some good things. It means longer days and nicer weather, and 2 bank holidays in a month! Living in the country, It's about this time that I notice that everything has been growing! The verges and hedgerows are green and full of life. For people who like to sew and make things, May also means Me Made May. If you haven't come across it before, Me Made May is an online challenge where people pledge to ... Read the Post...
