Well, hello there! Gosh, it's been a while. Before you ask, yes, my beautiful baby boy 'L' was born on the afternoon of January 1st. I won't be sharing any photos of him online but I do have lots of baby-related sewing to catch you up on.Time moves differently with a baby in the house and while I imagined my days filled with the usual sewing and blogging while the baby slept the reality has been very different. I'll
13th May 2020
There are many ways to hem your projects. The type of fabric you have chosen and the type of garment or project you have chosen to make, will influence your choice on the type of hem you use. Some common hems include a double folded hem, machine top stitching and hand finishing.
If you want to learn how to complete a variety of different hems be sure to keep reading to discover step-by-step instructions on all t
24th Apr 2020
Attach pockets to any of your pocketless garments with this simple in-seam pocket guide!Requirements:
1/2m of matching or contrasting fabric.Sewing machineOverlockerExisting garmentSeam ripperChalkPreparation:
Print out downloadable patternCut out 4 x pocket piecesConstruction:
On your garment using chalk mark out where you want the pockets to sit
Using your seam ripper, remove the seam within the marks.
Pull t
9th Apr 2020
Let’s go Pikachu! Using the AccuQuilt Fabric cutter creating your very own Pikachu quilt is super easy.Requirements List:
NOTE: This is an unconventional method of constructing a quilt. It was done this way as we did this as a group project and got numerous people do construct 1 x 4 patch block each.Cutting:
For white fabric you will need to cut 400 2 ½” (6.35cm) squares
Using the GO! Fabric cutter a
27th Feb 2020
Zip-a-dee-doo-dah, Zip-a-dee-ay, create a quilt featuring the mercenary with attitude!This is a great quilt for beginners, and it is made even easier thanks to the AccuQuilt fabric cutting system.Finished size is a single bed quiltNOTE: This is an unconventional method of constructing a quilt. It was done this way as we did this as a group project and got numerous people do construct 1 x 4 patch block each.Requiremen
15th Jan 2020
Christmas time is almost here! Get into the festive spirit with this cute dress.Requirements List:Red fabric: 2m (148cm roll) Green fabric: 1m (148cm Roll) Co-ordinating thread: x1 for sewing and x 4 for overlockerSewing MachineOverlockerTrimMcCalls Pattern M7351McCalls Pattern M7834Please note, all pattern pieces were cut out and tested before making the final garment. All alterations were based on a bodice being to
13th Dec 2019
Christmas time is almost here! Keep clean this year with this Christmas themed apron whilst whipping up some of your favourite Christmas treats.Requirements List:Christmas fabric: 0.5m Co-ordinating thread: x1 for sewing and x 4 for the overlockerSewing MachineOverlockerCo-ordinating Bias Binding: 25mm x 3mRound cup or bowlCutting:Cut out a rectangle, 3cm long x 37cm high. Cut a second rectangle, 41cm long x 34cm hi
10th Dec 2019
Christmas time is almost here! Help your Elf get into the Christmas spirit and sew him or her up some Christmas clothes.Requirements List:Red Velvet - with stretch: 0.2mCo-ordinating thread (x4 for overlocker and x1 for sewing)OverlockerSewing machineConstruction:Overlock lining and fabric font together at the neck lines, front and back. Turn right side out.Pin and overlock skirt and bodice together at waistline.Over
5th Dec 2019
Christmas time is almost here! Help your teddy get into the Christmas spirit and sew him or her up a Santa suit.Requirements List:Red Velvet 0.5mSupersoft fur in beige o.2mCo-ordinating threadOverlockerSewing MachinePattern:Build-a-bear sized teddy: Download pattern.Smaller or bigger teddy: Referring to Re-purposing old clothes – Teddy Bear clothes, draft up your own pattern.CuttingCut out your patternsConstructionAl
2nd Dec 2019
In mid-2018 J, who I work with and was a few weeks away from going on Parental Leave, approached me shyly in the photocopier room. Her sister had given her their old Baby Björn Soft Balance Bouncer frame but had lost the cover and was wondering if I could sew up a new one for her.The pattern we ended up using is by Twee emmerkes water, you’ll find it here.This pattern free but the author checked with Baby Björn that
27th Nov 2019
Keep your space and equipment clean with this easy cosmetic storage, perfect for travelling.Requirements List:
Old towels, 1 x hand towel, 4 x face washersHook and loop Velcro 20cmCoordinating threadScissorsSewing machine25mm Bias Binding white x 1mTEST ON SCRAP TOWELS THAT YOUR MACHINE CAN TAKE THE THICKNESS WITH EASE. NOT ALL MACHINES ARE EQUIPED TO DO THIS AND FORCING FABRIC WILL DAMAGE THE MACHINE.Brush holder
25th Nov 2019
If you've read my blogs before you've probably realised that when I find a pattern I love, I get a little obsessed and I end up using that pattern over and over again.It all started with the Miss Ruby Tuesday Dress by 1 Puddle Lane. That was the first women's knit fabric dress pattern that I had ever attempted and from the first dress I made I was obsessed. The pattern was so easy to follow, perfect for a beginner se
6th Nov 2019