This week I spied some lovely gingham linens in 3 great colours. They’re perfect for spring and also a perfect fabric for the newly released Bespoke dress patternThe Bespoke dress has a ...
Pattern by Mikael Svensson originally posted on mysewnet.com A Chatelaine is originally a belt clip with chains where various tools used daily could be attached. This Chatelaine is meant to be worn a ...
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: 0.2m Co-ordinating thread (x4 f ...
Up-cycle your old shirts and give them new life with this easy one sew bag option. Requirements List: Old t-shirt Overlocker Co-ordinating thread Ruler Chalk Cutting Mark on your fabric, a straigh ...
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-ordinati ...
A collar is an element that can really take a garment to the next level. Let’s create a detachable collar that you can add over any garment: t-shirts, sweaters, jackets… just about anyth ...
Get ready for the warmer weather around the corner with your own personalized wrap dress. Requirements List: Cotton fabric Co-ordinating thread Overlocker Butterick pattern B6554 Cutting: Cut out ...
The weather is cooling down in the Southern Hemisphere, which means it’s time to make some winter staples. I’m sure I’m not alone in favouring sewing summer frocks over wi ...
Original pattern created by Gail Dodson for Singer. The perfect pet bandana for all creatures great and small. All you need is their collar, for the bandana to go over to attach it to them, so it won ...
Winter is just around the corner, and as the temperature drops, we naturally reach for coats, scarves, and layers to keep ourselves warm. But what about our furry friends? Pets feel the cold too, esp ...
Decorate your home with a fun applique before the Easter bunny arrives. Requirements List: Rabbit template ½ meter Easter themed cotton Fat quarter White cotton 30cm Zipper White Pom-pom Co-o ...
How good is it to be able to make your own clothes? Amazing, right! As sewers we have the ability to see something we love that inspires us and make it our own. Inspiration can come from lots of plac ...
This cute little doll dress made on a Singer sewing machine can be found on YouTube. This tutorial and pattern by Leledesigns. https://youtu.be/ze64qvY0l2Q We have also written out the instructions f ...
Pattern drafting is a term that often 'scares' dressmakers, who then shy away from it. Here is a quick and easy way to introduce you to pattern drafting which allows you to build confidence and skill ...
Pattern sizing is different from ready-to-wear sizing. Compare your actual body measurements to the fitting/measurement chart at the back of the catalogue. Choose the pattern size that most closely m ...
I had a sewing day with a friend recently and we worked on this fun project. Kids love these bath puppets, and my twins are no exception! The pattern was self-drafted, but below is a picture of the p ...