By now you’ve probably all already seen the Big List of Online Fabric Shops and the Best Etsy Fabric Shops articles. Awesome right. Yeah, if you are in the US. But although most of my readers are in the USA, a lot are also from the UK. Perhaps it’s my … Continue reading
What makes a good online fabric shop? Range of fabrics? Designers stocked? Style of designs? Prices? Good customer service? Reasonable shipping? Fast response to enquiries? Sales and discount codes? All of the above and more? I’ve always been a big fan of Etsy, both for all the wonderful handcrafted goods, … Continue reading
“A tale of love and loss.” I once owned a skirt. I believed it to be the perfect skirt and I wore it everywhere. I wore it for years – we were inseparable. It was my most favorite-est ever skirt. Then a couple of years ago I noticed it was … Continue reading
Classy, classic, elegant, refined. Not words you could use to describe every dress, but this twist front dress pattern really does suit those words. You’ll look a knockout in this dress, whether you choose a solid or a small print. Introducing the ‘In a Twist’ Dress pattern, Pattern of … Continue reading
Do you remember in the last Readers Questions that I said it would be the last one for a while because I was working on something new? Well that something new has been a lot of work and took me longer to get off the ground than I was thinking, … Continue reading
Do you ever shop for fabrics online? What about shopping for knit and stretch fabrics? Are you confident in where and how to shop for knit fabrics online, and how to make sure you are using the right kind of fabric for your project? I came to sewing only recently … Continue reading
I was so inspired by the Modern Christmas Tissue Box Cover, that I felt I had to make the opposite. Nothing sleek and modern about this design – its all kitcsh and traditional. I love the felt gingerbread house idea anyway – here is one from the Seasonal Sewing Series … Continue reading
I’ve had a request for a skirt with pockets, and something that doesn’t need stretch fabrics because I know some are still a little reluctant to sew with knits. So I’m happy to oblige this month with a practical A-line skirt pattern, including set-in pockets. Features: Flattering A-line shape Easy … Continue reading
I think you’ll all love this pattern. The original Super Simple Wallet has always been popular, but what if you have more cards? Need more space? Want to carry all your bills, coins, cards, and receipts in the one wallet? Then the ULTIMATE Wallet sewing pattern is for you. … Continue reading
My guest post over at Little House Living this month is for this reusable market tote bag. It has a vinyl bottom to make sure the bag lasts and lasts and doesn’t get worn or poked through in the bottom like my usual reusable bags from the supermarket. My favorite … Continue reading
If you’ve been reading sewing blogs for a while now, no doubt you will have come across tutorials for easy maxi skirts. Basically, sew a tube of fabric, add in some elastic and you’re good to go. I’ve read some really funny reviews recently of ladies who did just that … Continue reading
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