Sewing A French Dart October 12, 2021French Darts!! I remember sewing the Eve Dress by Sew Over it, quite a few years back. It's a shift dress and has French Darts, but I wasn't happy with...
A Few Buttonhole Rules September 28, 2021Always wondered how long your buttonhole should be? Read on to learn a few buttonhole rules.
Using Clover Loop Pressing Bars August 24, 2021This week we have a quick run down on using Clover Loop Pressing Bars. Read on to find out what they are used for and how they work.
How to: French Seams July 13, 2021Read on for a quick run through on sewing French seams. A great option for sheer or lightweight fabric or if you don't own an overlocker and require a professional...
Reducing Stretching on Necklines, Zippers and Waistlines July 6, 2021Here's a few tips for minimising the chances of stretching on garments when sewing. It's not the most exciting part of a sewing project, but it is essential for making...
More Hemming! Using Horsehair Braid. June 8, 2021If you're wanting a hem to have structure and volume then why not try horsehair braid. Read on to find out how to insert it into your garments.
The support layer that could just hold your strapless dress in place! October 23, 2019This 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...
Monnie the Mini Mannequin and Sample Sewing! March 21, 2019Whilst sewing samples or practising sewing techniques could be thought of as boring I have come to the realisation that there are huge benefits to be had. As a very...
Finally the B6556 is Complete! September 18, 2018 For those of you who have been following along with the Sew-along Mum and I finally got around to finishing our dresses... Here's our experience of making B6556.