Different Methods of Marking Notches on Sewing Patterns
Why might you choose to mark your notches a different way to your “usual” method, and what are some of the options?
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Pattern Cutting – A New Skill I’m Learning
Many of us who make our own clothes begin to wonder at some point how to design our own patterns. This September, I’m starting a… Read More »Pattern Cutting – A New Skill I’m Learning
Choosing Sustainable Scissors
Sustainable scissors may not be your first thought when trying to make more eco-friendly choices in sewing your own clothes, but every choice has the… Read More »Choosing Sustainable Scissors
Making Menswear: Finding Men’s Patterns
There’s a wealth of wonderful patterns out there for women, teens and even children, but sadly fashion as a whole seems to ignore part of… Read More »Making Menswear: Finding Men’s Patterns
Sustainable Plus Size Clothing – A Quick Guide
Sustainable plus size clothing – or better, size inclusive clothing – is becoming a popular fashion market by the day, which is fantastic.
Offcut Projects: Sewing Clothes With Just 1 Metre
If you have offcuts of around a metre, can you make any clothes with them? Yes, you absolutely can. Let’s take a look at some… Read More »Offcut Projects: Sewing Clothes With Just 1 Metre
Is Wool A Sustainable Material To Craft With?
How do you know if the materials you’re choosing are more or less sustainable than ones you were previously using? This question comes up a… Read More »Is Wool A Sustainable Material To Craft With?
Personalising Garments With Embroidery
I decided a while back that I wanted to make my handmade garments more ‘me’ by embroidering designs onto them that reflect who I am… Read More »Personalising Garments With Embroidery
PDF Patterns vs Paper: The Benefits Of Digital Downloads
Digital downloads are one of those things that seem to divide people: you have folks who are used to using paper patterns and swear by… Read More »PDF Patterns vs Paper: The Benefits Of Digital Downloads
Sewing Plans And Crafting Goals For the New Year
This year I want to build upon what I’ve been learning over the past couple of years and see where that takes me! With that… Read More »Sewing Plans And Crafting Goals For the New Year