Invisible (or clear) elastic is one of our overlooked (tee hee) helpers when it comes to sewing jersey fabric. At least, in my experience, most of my students don’t know of the many uses for it. One of the great ways to use invisible elastic, is to use it for...
I have been dreaming of making the Paula Pleat skirt in leather since I made the first sketch. But since I don’t have much experience sewing leather, I haven’t got around to actually make it. Now Pauline from Pauline Alice made this absolutely fabulous...
Today I’m showing how I fitted this skirt (Charlotte Skirt by By Hand London) – and especially how I made sure it camouflaged my full tummy. Read it right HERE at the By Hand London blog! It’s all part of the Sewing Indie Month!
Do you want to know how a sewing pattern is created from idea to publishing? Now you can find out how my work process is – and learn other fun stuff about me, in an interview over at Sinbad & Sailor. It’s all part of the Sewing Indie Month!...
This week (and the next couple of weeks) I’m lucky enough to teach some young people (most in their early twenties) who need to get more confidence, so that they can continue on to get an education, how to sew. They are complete beginners and I’ve prepared...
