A brief History of the snap Fastener
The humble press fastener or ‘popper’ has revolutionised sewing since its invention. But where did it begin and why is it so popular?...
Sewing Quarter April 21st- Zip flies, fit tips and fav tools
Need some help sewing your first zipper fly? I've got you covered in this show, along with trouser fit tips, and a few...
Sewing Quarter April 16th- Trouser fitting
Baffled by trouser fit? join me in this 2 hour special and learn some trouser fitting tricks....
Why you should dive into sewing the good stuff.
Are you a maker of wearable muslins? Ie the prototype of a new pattern just to see how it works, sewn up in...
Sewing quarter -March 30th cape dress and kimono
Dressmaking tips and tricks and for making a vogue cape dress, plus my kimono jacket hack...
Exciting news! My debut appearance on Sewing Quarter
Watch my debut show as a guest designer on Sewing Quarter last week right here! Dressmaking tips and tricks on sewing up a...
3 top tips for better hand sewing
Many stitchers love sewing with the machine, and hate hand sewing. I love both, but hand-sewing is all about the tricks! Here's my top...
How to move the position of darts
New to altering patterns, then dart rotation will be your new best friend!...
Tips for making winter coats.
Making coats for yourself is a fantastic sewing project for more advanced stitchers, here's some tips for getting started...
Pattern Hacking
You’ve probably heard the word “hacking” and may be confused by what it means? Essentially it means you are making changes to a...