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The support layer that could just hold your strapless dress in place!

This year's Christmas dress challenge is creating a support layer to keep everything in place. It will be a fairly simple dress from the outside, but with a whole load of experimenting and engineering underneath to give the girls some extra support. If you're interested in finding out how I'm doing this read on.

Tagged: Christmas, gertie, How to, Sewing journey, Sewist, Share knowledge, Strapless dress

How to - Exposed Zipper on the Bebekins Polly Pinafore

Recently I made the Bebekins Polly Pinafore and decided to use an exposed zipper, rather than a button closure. A few people have been asking how I did it - so here's how.

Tagged: Bebkins Polly Pinafore, How to, intermediate, Kids Sewing

Christmas Napkins - How To

This morning I decided whip up a few napkins for the table this festive season. If you fancy doing the same keep reading...

Tagged: Christmas, How to, Teach