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...
Man’s suit into a dress “refashion”
Have you heard of the annual Refashioners blog tour and competition? Mega prizes to be won, here's my contribution to blog tour! Suits...
Understanding different types of Sewing Machines
Want to buy a machine, but don't know what to buy?Watch my video guides to understanding and choosing the right machine for you...
La Maison Victor launches in UK!- World blog tour day 2
La Maison Victor launches in UK!- World blog tour day 2, see my version of the Solange shift dress....
Pocketless clothes- Political Hot Potato or merely an inconvenience?
"Men have pockets to keep things in, women for decoration" Do you agree with Dior? Pocketless clothing for women is a hot topic!...
Have you heard of Sew Hayley Jane?
Have you heard of Fabric subscription boxes from Sew Hayley Jane- What a fab idea!...
How to choose a correct skirt/trouser pattern size using body measures and finished garment sizes
Baffled by pattern sizing and keen to get a better fit, then read on for my top tips on choosing the right size...
Why your pattern size is based on your body measurements not your ready to wear size!
Unlike buying clothes in the shops, we can’t try on our dressmaking projects before we make them, so it’s crucial to take our...