Emma Cartmel
Pattern review: In the Folds - Collins Top
Modern and flattering trapeze-shaped top. The perfect addition to your summer wardrobe! I have made the Collins Top three times now. The...
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Emma Cartmel
Jun 23, 20237 min
Pattern review: Merchant & Mills - The Florence
Versatile. Timeless. Super comfortable. The perfect addition to anyones wardrobe! You could say I am a little obsessed with this pattern....
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Emma Cartmel
Jun 11, 20233 min
How to: Sew a dart
Darts are a common and straightforward technique in garment construction that help shape a garment. Whether it's a single straight,...
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Emma Cartmel
May 10, 20238 min
Pattern review: Atelier Scämmit - Jolie Mome Jumpsuit
A flattering, easy to wear jumpsuit, suitable for all occasions. I love a jumpsuit!Why? Because you are getting a top and bottom in one,...
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Emma Cartmel
May 1, 20235 min
5 things to consider when choosing fabric for your next sewing project
Whether it be in-store, at your local charity shop, or your own fabric stash, there are a few things we can keep in mind, and look out...
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Emma Cartmel
Apr 11, 20232 min
How to: Thread your overlocker (the easy way)
Overlockers make it incredibly easy to create professional-looking edge finishes. However, re-threading or changing the threads can be a...
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Emma Cartmel
Apr 6, 20235 min
Pattern review: Ford & Guy - Ruffle Jacket
All my favourite things rolled into one garment - green, linen, peplum, swingy, and indie sewing pattern! I first came across the pink...
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Emma Cartmel
Apr 6, 20235 min
How to: Use a bias tape maker
With a little tool called a bias tape maker, making your own bias binding becomes super easy. Bias binding is essentially a strip of...
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Emma Cartmel
Mar 21, 20236 min
Pattern Review: Matchy Matchy Sewing Club - Collage Gather Top
This super cute boxy top pattern is a great beginner project, coming together really quickly. You won't be able to stop at just one! It...
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Emma Cartmel
Feb 28, 20236 min
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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Emma Cartmel
Jan 30, 20236 min
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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Emma Cartmel
Jan 1, 20236 min
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?...
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Emma Cartmel
Nov 13, 20227 min
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...
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Emma Cartmel
Nov 6, 20227 min
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...
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Emma Cartmel
Aug 31, 20228 min
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...
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Emma Cartmel
Aug 16, 20224 min
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...
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Emma Cartmel
Aug 16, 20224 min
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...
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Emma Cartmel
Jul 31, 20225 min
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...
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Emma Cartmel
Jul 31, 20223 min
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...
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Emma Cartmel
Jun 30, 20227 min
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...
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