Scared to hem chiffon- Pin hemming is the professional’s top trick!
The party season has arrived, luckily in London so have the sales, meaning bargain party dresses. If like me, you often need to...
Present ideas for Crafty pals
It's fast approaching the end of the year, and for most of us that means a season of present buy and gift giving....
The Beginners Guide to Dressmaking- A book review
I was asked by Wendy Ward, a sewing tutor from Brighton to take a look at her new book. She very kindly sent...
Linton Tweed- An iconic British fabric
In the first Series of the Great British Sewing Bee, we saw Ann making a Channel style edge to edge jacket from delicious...
Great British Sewing Bee semi finale- Tips for draping and copying existing clothes
Can't Believe it's the semi final of the second series of the bee already! This week's them was all about sewing without a pattern!...
How to grade a pattern- Inspired by The Great British Sewing Bee
There are loads of vintage patterns out there on the internet, but few will be in your size! In fact the chances of...
Great British Sewing Bee inspired stretchy leggings
As a very young Costumier, in the coughs(90's) I spent many lunch breaks whipping up leggings and catsuits to wear clubbing or working...
Tips for hemming stretch fabric- How to use a twin needle
If you're a home sewer, and fancy sewing knit or stretch fabric, say hello to the twin needle. This simple trick, will give...
The Great British Sewing Bee- how to add a peplum to a top
Got a boring top you'd like to update? Peplums are really on trend this season, and are also great for a retro look...
What’s hot for home sewing in 2014
At the beginning of a new year, most of us like to look to the future, make plans, take up hobbies and stretch ourselves.I...