[UPDATED – the pattern and tutorial for this blouse is now available HERE.] My regular rummage in the remnants bin this week found a piece of chiffon. It has a floral pattern and isn’t too big, but it was so light, and the remnants are priced by weight, so this … Continue reading
At last – thank goodness. Someone to tell me what all those presser feet do and give a really detailed instruction on how, why and when to use them. I was lucky to buy a machine that came with a lot of accessories, but I confess, as a new sewer, … Continue reading
Hi to all readers, and especially to those that follow this blog via RSS emails and may be reading this post in an email. The WordPress RSS email does not always send my posts correctly and the layout goes all wonky and the photos sometimes don’t display. So while the … Continue reading
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Blogging isn’t just about me, (at least not all the time), it’s about community. The sewing community, the blogging community, a community of women, and more. And as a new blogger I have started to reach out to others in the blogging community to share experiences, ideas and opportunities. At the moment, I … Continue reading
I enjoyed the last couple of skirts so much that my idea of elasticated waist skirts had changed – why not? So I fancied a combination of the elasticated waist from my paper bag skirts, and the a-line pattern I had drawn up for the unfinished skirt (still unfinished). … Continue reading
I made bags – a LOT of bags! I never knew it could be so easy after struggling along following some of the tutorials I had found online. Suddenly once I found the right tutorial it was quick, easy and fun. Er em, here are a few of the bags … Continue reading
I might be dragging behind everyone else, but I’ve just come across a new website with lots of free sewing patterns. Although the site isn’t actually new – it’s just ‘newly found’ by me. It’s even called Free Sewing. I must be a dunce to have missed this one. … Continue reading
You can’t turn a street corner without seeing someone in leggings at the moment, and they are everywhere because: leggings are comfortable leggings are versatile they can be worn dressed up or down they can be modest under clothing or figure hugging on their own leggings are perfect for lounging … Continue reading
Did you participate in the quilt block of the month course with Craftsy during 2012? I was new to sewing and you all know I LOVE Craftsy, so I did join up and watch several of the videos to learn more about quilting. At the time I decided quilting wasn’t … Continue reading
OK, not a gazillion right now, but who knows how many we could find if we acted together ! Read on to find out how to join the Pinterest Free Sewing Patterns Group Board and find 1000’s of free patterns. I was looking through my Pinterest boards of Free Sewing … Continue reading
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