Welcome to Episode 1 in the How to Sew A Skirt Sew-along series. The subject for today is: Overview, tools and equipment and how to choose fabric. Overview Let’s have a look at the skirt we are going to make together. It’s a simple skirt but flattering and versatile. … Continue reading
Welcome to the So Sew Easy How to Sew A Skirt Sew-along series. This new series will show you everything you need to know about how to draft and sew your own custom fit fully lined skirt. From pattern making, to darts, to lining and hems, you can have a … Continue reading
It was clear from my recent sewing survey that although there are a lot of experienced sewists that visit this site – many of you are new to sewing, just starting out, looking to improve or even don’t sew yet but want to learn. So here is my list of … Continue reading
I wanted to share today some of the great Free Patterns and Free Craft Training available online. You know I am a Craftsy fan, so I thought it would be useful to put together a list of links to all of the best of the FREE STUFF on Craftsy – … Continue reading
Have you tried the free pencil skirt pattern yet? I researched how to draft my own custom skirt pattern and wrote a tutorial – Draft your Own Pencil Skirt Sloper. My first skirt was great and I wear it to work often. But its dark and plain and I wanted … Continue reading
I’m happy to welcome and introduce a new site sponsor for the upcoming month. Welcome to the team at Clothing Labels 4U. Let me introduce you to their range of custom clothing labels. Custom Woven and Custom Printed Clothing Labels!! Offering Hang Tags, Iron on labels and More – All … Continue reading
I’ve been continuing to develop my love for Sewing with Knits as I’ve been taking the excellent Craftsy course online. This week I made a Very Easy Vogue wrap over top from pattern Vogue V8390. It’s a wrap over top, with sleeve options. And I used a really lovely soft … Continue reading
In my earlier sewing survey, I’ve had several readers ask me about Burda Patterns and particularly about tracing Burda patterns from the magazine and still staying sane. If you are British or European you will probably be very familiar with the Burda Style monthly sewing patterns magazine and the maze of patterns all … Continue reading
There are a lot of sewing tips, tricks and tutorials on the internet and hidden away in some of the biggest, best and smallest sewing blogs out there. When you want to find something, it’s not always easy to find the best tutorial for your problem. But now we can … Continue reading
Welcome back to Part 2 of the Easy Summer Dress Step by Step Tutorial. Have you already printed your pattern and cut out your fabric? If not, then take a step back to Part 1 and then join me here next for construction instructions. Step By Step Construction Equipment and … Continue reading
You asked – you got it. The next free pattern from So Sew Easy is an easy dress pattern for a great summer dress with option to shorten for a top. Made in just a few simple steps, I’ll hold your hand all the way with this one and show … Continue reading
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