Hello, fashion enthusiasts! Today, we’re going to delve into a topic that is often overlooked but plays a crucial role in our everyday fashion – pockets. These functional and stylish elements have a rich history and come in a variety of types, each with its unique charm and purpose. So, … Continue reading
Fashion and textiles have gone hand-in-hand for centuries. The evolution of fashion trends has significantly depended on the innovation of textile technology. This article will focus on two synthetic fibers, polyester and nylon, which have been instrumental in shaping the modern fashion industry. We will delve into their history, highlight … Continue reading
I did an article a little while back now about the new smart and tidy way I was storing my modest fabric stash. I shared it in the group and got so many new ideas to try that I wanted to do a follow-up with some extra bits and pieces. … Continue reading
Nylon is a synthetic polymer, a type of plastic, that is known for its durability, strength, and versatility. It was first developed in the 1930s by a team of scientists at DuPont, led by Wallace Carothers. Nylon was one of the first successful synthetic fibers to be created. What Is … Continue reading
So you’ve got the perfect pattern and you’ve seen the perfect fabric. Except the envelope says that you need 3.5 yards to make this dress. THEN its says ‘extra will be needed for pattern matching’. Your fabric has a print you’ll want to match. So exactly how much extra fabric … Continue reading
Continuing today in our series about budget or quality sewing tools. Can you have more fun, save time, or get better sewing results if you spend more money on your sewing tools or on all the extra gadgets and sewing gizmos. In our previous articles: Sewing pins When I first … Continue reading
Hello everyone! Just earlier this year we passed 200K subscribers on YouTube. This celebration post is a little late, but for some reason, the first half of this year has just flown by. Aside from giving a huge thank-you to all our readers and subscribers I want to talk a … Continue reading
Have you ever wanted to change up a favorite pattern? How about making a dress or top without the usual sleeves, or maybe skipping the collar this time? Maybe you have a dress pattern that has a full lining and you just want to replace it with a one-piece facing … Continue reading
If you have ever read instructions from a sewing pattern which included any curved seam, you’ve certainly been asked to “clip (or notch) seam allowances”. If they were your first steps in sewing, I bet you stopped a while to figure out what you had to do… and maybe you’re … Continue reading
I’ve had this pattern on my mind for a while now and at last, ‘It’s a Wrap!’ The Wrap Top is loosely based on the original Wrap Dress pattern that has been downloaded thousands of times and been one of the most popular patterns on the site so far. This … Continue reading
Let’s start with a fact: I never (ever) iron anything: I just hang clothes on the clothesline “in the right way” (and please tell me I am not the only one)! Conversely, I’m a strong supporter of pressing seams while sewing: one of the worst things to see, when lurking … Continue reading
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