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
I was scrolling through my YouTube shorts feed when I came upon this video about the hussif, which is a small, long strip of fabric used to hold sewing supplies. If you’re interested in historical clothing, I highly recommend the channel. I think her work is a great example of … Continue reading
I’ve got a project I’m working on that has been giving me a headache. I’ve been itching to make a half-circle skirt but the hemline is just not turning out as I would like. It really is impossible to sew a ‘regular’ hem when the bottom of the skirt is … 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
This long-sleeved, simple boat top can be made in only one hour –assuming you have a fully functioning sewing machine. The top is comfortable to wear and very functional. It can be worn in a wide variety of settings and complements all kinds of different looks. I was a little … Continue reading
Derived from the French word “boucler” which means “to curl”, bouclé fabric has a unique, curvy, and looped appearance that gives it its distinctive name. The term ‘bouclé’ actually refers more to the yarn with which the fabric is made, rather than the fabric itself. Bouclé yarn is made from … Continue reading
Hi there! I’m Irene and I usually blog at Serger Pepper; today I’m here sharing with you all I know about one of my favorite topics: sergers! Yes, I’ll do my best to help you choose your first serger (or overlocker, depending on where you come from)… aren’t you excited? I … Continue reading
My daughter asked me a funny question the other day. “Mother, you keep using that word ‘notions’, so what is a notion anyway??” Unfortunately, I can’t quite replicate the teenage tone that blends mild sarcasm with a whiff of indifference. I think there was a little sideways shake of the … Continue reading
The DIY sunglasses case wallet was born from the need of both having to carry my sunglasses and finding my wallet in what my daughter calls the “black hole” (my handbag). The truth is that it can take me from three minutes to never, to locate my debit card, keys … Continue reading
Crochet and knit – two simple words that can ignite a passionate debate among home sewists and fashion designers alike. These two distinct textile techniques have their unique attributes, each lending its own charm and functionality to garments and home accessories. Yet, their differences are so profound that it’s virtually … Continue reading
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