I’ve had the idea in my head for a little while that I wanted to make a casual sweater, but with a bit of interest. Some embroidery on the front was my first thought, but after trying out a couple of
One of the fundamental elements of embroidery is using a stabiliser to prevent puckering and stretching of fabric during the stitching process. The essential component come in a variety of forms and c
Inspira Light & Tacky Tear-A-Way stabiliser is a removable stabiliser with a revolutionary “paperless” sticky surface. There is no paper covering of the tacky surface, so there is no need for scoring
One of the fundamental elements of embroidery is using a stabiliser to prevent puckering and stretching of fabric during the stitching process. The essential component come in a variety of forms and c
Hi There! I’m Julia, owner of online fabric store Pitt Trading and The lingerie society and all-round creative sewer. I sew mainly garments, with a heavy focus on lingerie making. I’m so excited to ha
Decorative trims give your garments style and provide a way to add your own personal touch. Some trims - like bias tape - are also helpful in construction. There are several application methods, depen
Last weekend I was delighted to host 24 ladies at the inaugural Lingerie society sewing retreat. The venue was the delightful Mercure resort in Gerringong, one and a half hours south of Sydney. We sew
The Zipper Foot can be used for inserting zippers as well as making and inserting piping or cording. The zipper Foot allows the needle to stitch close to a raised edge such as the teeth of a zipper or
The Zipper Foot can be used for inserting zippers as well as making and inserting piping or cording. The zipper Foot allows the needle to stitch close to a raised edge such as the teeth of a zipper or
The Open Toe Foot can be used for machine applique, decorative stitching and many types of surface embellishment. The foot provides a clear view of the stitching area, and the tunnel on the underside
The Open Toe Foot can be used for machine applique, decorative stitching and many types of surface embellishment. The foot provides a clear view of the stitching area, and the tunnel on the underside
Introduction: Have you ever wondered how to use interfacing and which one to choose? We’re here to help you out! Interfacing is a term you may have come across when reading sewing patterns or shopp
Introduction: Have you ever wondered how to use interfacing and which one to choose?We’re here to help you out! Interfacing is a term you may have come across when reading sewing patterns or shopping
The holiday season is the perfect time to combine creativity with thoughtfulness. Sewing your own gifts allows you to make something personal, unique, and budget-friendly. For beginners, tackling easy
Spring is a season of renewal, growth, and vibrant colours—a perfect backdrop for quilters to let their creativity flourish. As flowers bloom and daylight stretches longer, it’s the ideal time to b