When you’re sewing a garment or any fabric-based project, there’s an unsung hero that can transform your work from "homemade" to "handmade": interfacing. Whether you’re working on garments or accessories interfacing is one of the key factors in providing structure, stability, and...
I would like to show you how to work with difficult fabrics. In this case a Tweed which needs careful pattern matching.The thickness of the fabric also requires a lovely finish to the waistband - a faced waistband, which is...
A Blog by Claire-Louise Hardy Do you hate all the measuring and pressing that’s usually required when you add a waistband? I’ve recently been teaching with a product that makes it super easy! Also I like to avoid all the...
It is daunting knowing where to start isn't it, so I am going to talk about the basics of cutting out and why you need to follow the guidelines on your sewing pattern. I am making two garments, one in...
One of my life long hobbies is dance. I learned ballroom and Latin and loved them but more recently I decided to explore something I have always wanted to do and that is Belly Dancing. This has led to Bollywood...
