Pattern review: Megan Nielsen - Hovea Jacket and Coat
Professional, high quality, and wearable, everyday designs. There is a reason I have sewed three Megan Nielsen patterns. And the relaxed...
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How to: Pre-wash your fabric
Sure it isn't the most exciting thing to do, and it may be tempting to skip when all you want to do is dive straight into your new...
How to: Seam finishes
Finishing a seam edge becomes essential to completing a garment. But how do you know which seam finish is best for the fabric or garment?...
Pattern review: Birgitta Helmersson - Zero Waste Pant Block
I have always loved the almost jigsaw puzzle like challenge that pattern making and cutting brings with it. But zero waste pattern...
How to: Create a toile
A toile is essentially a test garment that is used to check sizing, fit, and proportion. There are typically two different types of...
August wrap-up
It's getting to that time of year again. The summer holidays are sadly over, and soon the days will be getting shorter, the temperature...
How to: Sew on a button
Whether you are finishing off a project or needing to re-attach a button that has fallen off, the act of hand sewing a button is a great...
Pattern review: Japanese Sewing Book - 'Tops I Want To Wear Now'
Effortless and minimal. This beautiful book is one of many in the Japanese Sewing Book range and while it won't be for everyone, I...
July wrap-up
A month of travel and all that goes with it! July was a busy month, and has absolutely whizzed by. The start of the month revolved around...
How to: Machine gather
A fun, and super useful technique that is well worth mastering. First things first. Why gather? Gathers essentially create fullness by...
June wrap-up
Let's slow down, celebrate the handmade, and enjoy fashion mindfully. The dreaded Covid finally caught up with me this month. So a large...
How to: Read a sewing pattern envelope
Understanding a sewing pattern envelope will go a long way in ensuring you buy the right pattern, but also all the required materials and...
Pattern review: Tessuti - Naia Pants
Everything I love in a pant pattern - slouchy fit, dropped crotch, cropped length, and deep pockets! I remember hanging out for this...
May wrap-up
Lacking sewing inspiration? This month's wrap-up will be sure to get you inspired. Welcome to my May monthly wrap-up, and what a month it...
Thinking about drafting your own patterns?
Here is a list of equipment to get you started from basic stationary, to rulers and tools. I remember getting my pattern making kit...
5 independent pattern brands to get you inspired
Wanting to know the difference between commercial and independent sewing patterns, or just looking for your next project? Then this post...
April wrap-up
This month's wrap-up includes packing tips and tricks, on-the-go travel essentials, and pattern inspiration for 'Me Made May'. Apologies...
March wrap-up
From the fashion industry's response to the war in Ukraine, celebrating the women who inspire us, common greenwashing tactics, to...
Pattern review: Merchant & Mills - The Florence
Versatile. Timeless. Super comfortable. The perfect addition to anyones wardrobe! To be honest, I don't wear a lot of dresses. In order...
Thinking about a 'spring clean' for your wardrobe?
Here are some tips on getting started, what to ask yourself before parting with an item, and how to better care for the things in your...
February wrap-up
From going gently, declaring your commitment to changing the fashion industry, to plastic free swaps you may not have thought about, this...
Fibre focus: Recycled polyester
It can usually be found lurking somewhere amongst fashion brand offerings. While it is often marketed as being a greener, more conscious...
Slowing down
This will be my last weekly wrap-up for a few weeks. Things are ramping up in both my personal and work life, and I am finding I am not...
Pause for thought
I thought I would introduce this wrap by sharing a great post I stumbled across this week on Instagram. It really had me pausing for...
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