Customise! Adapt! Design! Use any of the nine patterns from the Simplicity Pattern Hacking range (see below) and join the WORLD-WIDE SIMPLICITY PATTERN HACK-ALONGChoose your pattern(s), decide which category is right for your finished garment and then share your hack...
There are many different fabrics which stretch, some more difficult to sew than others. Some just stretch along the width, others will stretch every way, and it is these we want to avoid .
This fabric is called Ponte Roma and it is a delight to sew. Some knit fabrics can be extremely challenging even for experienced sewers - the edges curl up, it stretches out of shape as you sew it and you need special equipment such as a walking foot and a LOT of patience!
This is a continuation of the previous post Sewing for total beginners In this post we will continue to use the same pattern and make the other two garments, the pants and top. I am really delighted...
Kwik Sew pattern 4250 Nightwear I thought long and hard over this blog post.The first thing I considered was how much detailed instructions to give, and how much opportunity should I allow for you to follow the actual pattern instructions. It...
This is perhaps the most daunting yet the most satisfying garment you can ever master. Jeans are personal and we all have differing views of what the perfect pair should look like. Get them right and I guarantee that you...
It wasn't until 10:30 AM on 12 February 1947 that a relatively unheard of Christian Dior unveiled his "New Look" Taking inspiration from flower petals he celebrated femininity with defined narrow waists and full flowing skirts. It was a defiance...
