Tips for pattern matching your fabric
Do you struggle matching up the pattern in your fabric when you cut out your sewing projects?The first thing to think about when...
Draft your own sewing patterns
Frustrated that you can never find patterns in styles you like, or do you find your body is not a standard size? Why...
3 ways to fit your dressmaking projects
Want to learn how to make your own clothes, learn how to fit...
Some tips and tutorials I love
You may not follow me on my social media channels, so I thought I'd pass on a couple of the tips and useful...
Tailoring the neckline of patterns
[vc_row row_type="row" type="full_width" text_align="left" video="" css_animation=""][vc_column][vc_column_text] I've had a lot of students ask about how to change the necklines on their patterns, so I...
I’m a Judge for the Simplicity Star Sewist blogger challenge
I feel really honoured to have been asked onto an illustrious judging group for an exciting new online sewing challenge- The Simplicity Star...
5 of my favourite Summer dress patterns
The sun is streaming onto my computer as I sit in my office wishing I had a garden I could work in! It's...
How to successfully choose fabric
One of the questions I’m asked all the time in my sewing classes is how to choose the right fabric. Is this something...
Day 30- the final day of #BeeMine blog challenge- Fashion With Fabric
Wow, It's the last day today for my 30 day blog challenge. Wowee, I can't believe I've worn a handmade piece every day for...
Day 29 #BeeMine- My 30 day blog challenge- Fashion With Fabric
Well it's the penultimate day of my 30 day blog challenge, and I needed a quick sew! I hacked the silk woven Tee...