So happy! My Sewing with Knits course is really paying off. Following the success of my first trial scoop neck t-shirt, I bought some simple cotton jersey in black and white and sewed another couple of simple scoop neck t-shirts. They are EXACTLY as I want them. I prefer my … Continue reading
Dear Readers, According to FTC regulations, all bloggers are required to disclose how they earn money on their blog. This is a wonderful way to be transparent and avoid any misunderstandings! So here’s how we earn a little from our content. How we make my money: The sponsor ads you see on … Continue reading
Another lesson and another garment completed in the Sewing With Knits course. This time the scoop neck t-shirt. Again my fabric shop only had a limited choice in knit fabrics, so I got this rather dubious piece of green lycra knit from the remnants bin for a few dollars. Enough … Continue reading
Featuring a list of free dress sewing patterns and tutorials, all with photos and links. Much of my early sewing has been thrifty – most of my fabric comes from the remnant and clearance bin at my local fabric shop, and many of the patterns have been self drafted or … Continue reading
Did you remember that I live in the Caribbean?  Even in the winter the temperatures are well into the 80’s.  Well then, why on earth do I need a fleece hoodie?  To be fair, I don’t really NEED one, but following the problems I had with the fabric on my … Continue reading
I’m a visual learner and do better being shown than from reading instructions.  Whenever I have a sewing pattern, project or tutorial to share, I’ll often do a video too.  Click on any of the little video thumbnails below and the video will play in the large area at the … Continue reading
After my last project – the Porn Blouse – I decided to return to using knit fabrics – easier to fit.  Ah ha, yes, but not necessarily easier to sew. I found this great FREE pattern submitted by a member on Burda. Although the lady in question is considerably smaller … Continue reading
I know that many of you (us) have an addiction.  A fabric addiction.  We have to feed it regularly with new pieces and sometimes keep the extent of our ‘problem’ a secret from family and friends.  Admit it – how many time have you tiptoed into the house with some … Continue reading
I read an interesting fact – well more than interesting – STAGGERING. Laurie at tipjunkie.com makes $12,000 plus a month from her blog simply from her Google Adsense advertising revenue alone.  What ?  How much ?  I nearly spat out my coffee.  No wonder she looks so happy. But it certainly got … Continue reading
Love sewing and love to shop? Then do take a look through my favorite and recommended sewing supplies, all in one easy to find place. If you click through and buy, I receive a small commission which helps me pay my website fees, and funds a little fabric too I hope. … Continue reading
Sometimes free just isn’t worth it.  This was one of those days.  I found this site which has a LOT of free patterns.  But only illustrations of the garment and the barest of instructions on how to make it.  But hey, it’s free. So I downloaded the wrap front blouse … Continue reading
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