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...
Handmade Christmas idea # 2 – 101 things to do with glitter
For a really great Christmas, there has to be some glitter!!This book by Momtaz Begum-Hossain is the perfect craft book for glittery projects...
Sew up a fabric frame decoration for your tree
I was asked by Simplicity patterns to review Simplicity 2488, and make a bespoke Christmas tree decoration. These are a lovely way to add...
Handmade Christmas idea – Make a scrap fabric wreath
Fabric wreaths are a really easy and fun project that you can get the small people in your life involved with too. I...
Hemming stretch fabrics with a twin Needle
I love twin needles!They are really easy insert, as they have a single post like normal needles.they come in different widths, so you...
How to turn out a perfect corner
There is so much information out in the universe on learning to sew, and lots of books, videos and teachers recommend snipping across...