Do you remember the free Sew A So Simple Shrug pattern that came out at the start of this year. I’ve worn that thing to death! But already its getting a little warmer here in Cayman and although sometimes you need a little cover up in the evenings, not something … Continue reading
Today, I’m excited to shine the spotlight on a timeless classic that has graced the fashion world for centuries – the poplin fabric. Known for its distinctive texture and versatile uses, poplin has etched itself deeply into the tapestry of fashion and textile history. Let’s take a closer look at … Continue reading
Unless you’ve been very lucky, most of us start out learning to sew on quite a basic machine.  It may have been a shared machine at school, an old machine from the 60’s your mother used to use when you were a child or even a vintage treadle machine your … Continue reading
Have you seen this shape of dart before? It will typically appear at the waistline in a dress that doesn’t have a seam at the waist. You might find them on the front, on the back or both. They add in shaping between bust, waist and hips and help the … Continue reading
“A t-shirt that doesn’t look like you are wearing a t-shirt”– I thought this was a strange request until I saw 3 more women asking for the same thing. One of these women sent me a very long and emotional email about she struggled with her weight since she was a … Continue reading
Nylon is a synthetic polymer, a type of plastic, that is known for its durability, strength, and versatility. It was first developed in the 1930s by a team of scientists at DuPont, led by Wallace Carothers. Nylon was one of the first successful synthetic fibers to be created. What Is … Continue reading
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 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
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