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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Label love: Ecoalf
Born from the desire to create a truly sustainable brand, Ecoalf places the environment at the core of everything they do. Based in:...
Vegan, but make it fashion
Simply curious, or considering the switch to veganism? Here are a few things to know about vegan fashion. Being vegan for many, is about...
Label love: Armedangels
The name 'Armedangels' certainly conjures an image of some kind of warrior of the clothing industry. But that is kind of what this brand...
Want to be ghoulishly good this Halloween?
As an introvert, the idea of dressing up and knocking on strangers doors asking for free food never really appealed to me as a child. The...
Let's talk laundry
You may have heard that extending the life of clothes by just nine months reduces their carbon, water and waste footprints by 20-30%....
Label love: Tentree
Have you heard of Canadian lifestyle apparel brand tentree? If not, here are just ten reasons why you should get behind this...
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