Creating Trouser turn ups
Turn ups or Cuffs add polish to trousers and shorts. They create weight at the hem anchoring voluminous styles.Whilst they’re easy to do,...
Tips for neatening seams with a zig zag or overcast stitch
In this "live at lunch" video recording I'm sharing tips and tricks for neatening seams with a zig zag or overcast stitch...
How to sew beautiful hand finished hems
A hand sewn hem can add a touch of elegance to a dressmaking project. Mastering a hand finished hem will elevate your dressmaking...
How to easily thread an elastic channel
Ever struggled to do an elasticated channel? Then this short how to video is just for you ...
Tips and tricks to reboot your creativity or “Sew-Jo”
Feeling creatively flat this new year? I've got some tips and tricks to re-boost your flagging Sew -Jo...
My Fav Dressmaking and Fitting books
In this session recorded from my facebook live at lunchtime series, i'm sharing some of my favourite books for dressmaking, fitting and pattern...
How does it feel becoming an Elevator?
Are you ready to confidently dive into a new sewing project knowing you’ve got a toolbox to help you get the right fit…...
What kind of a dressmaker are you?
What kind of a dressmaker are you? Having taught dressmaking to Home Sewers for almost 11 years, i've noticed that most of my...
My new membership club “Elevate Your Sewing”
Since you're here on my blog, I'm guessing you're interested in improving your sewing? Well you might also be interested in my Exclusive New...
Pattern hacking 101-Part 2: Understanding Dart rotation
Dart rotation or maunipulation as it's also known, is another key technique used by pattern makers to transform pattern pieces into a new...