Photo credit: Sewing class sponsored by ILGWU Local 91, October 21, 1966 via photopin (license) If you’ve been following along here for a while, you’ll remember the launch of our sewing forum. So far there are 316 members – that’s pretty good! But even with all those members … Continue reading
I’m a bit behind the times here out on the island, but I know there was a shocking book all about the ‘high cost’ of cheap fashion, and then the news and documentary about the collapse of the factory in Bangladesh, where 1,129 garment industry workers lost their lives in … Continue reading
I’ve come a long way since I started to learn to sew in the late summer of 2012. I’ve tackled many different subjects, projects and ideas along the way – the range of possible topics in sewing is vast! I’ve even tried a little quilting here and there, started out … Continue reading
I gave myself a break from pattern drafting and sewed up someone else’s pattern this week. Makes a nice change to not have to make 3 or 4 draft versions while I make changes here and there until I’m happy with the final version. Pattern drafting is a long process … Continue reading
Unfortunately, this product has been discontinued by the supplier and is no longer available. We are trying to find another supplier and will let you all know. I’ve just heard from Fabric Mart that the Knit Fabrics Swatch Kit has almost sold out again, down to single digits. By the … 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
You must be wondering what happened to my serger I got for Christmas? Well, I’m embarrassed but I just never found the time! I enrolled in the Beginner Serging Class on Craftsy and then never found the time to watch it, and was afraid to make a start without knowing … Continue reading
Unfortunately, this product has been discontinued by the supplier and is no longer available. We are trying to find another supplier and will let you all know. It seems the Knit Fabric Swatch Kit from Fabric Mart was really popular because 100 of them went in next to no … Continue reading
So I made a bra from following along with the Bra Making: Construction and Fitting Class on Craftsy. It looked amazing and I was SO happy with how it came together. But no matter what it looks like, it only really works if it actually fits. Did it fit? No. … Continue reading
A little while back I asked your opinion about sewing videos. not just the ones I make, but in general. When you are sewing a project, whether its a bag, something for the home or an item of clothing, in what format do you like the instructions. Let’s take a … Continue reading
(Image credit – all images from Bra Makers Supply) I recently posted about my first ever bra I’ve sewn following after watching the Bra Making class on Craftsy – you can read about it here if you missed it. Both here and on Facebook, people asked about where they … Continue reading
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