Sewing is an art and a science but the art of combining fabric and patterns can sometimes feel more like luck! While our creative spirit allows us to envision show-stopping designs, understanding the foundational basics, such as how to correctly interpret fabric recommendations on patterns, ensures our creations are as …
In continuation of our Making Jeans series, here are the links to all of the non-stretch fabrics we mention in our video. All fabrics are linked (affiliate) and were kindly gifted to us for testing by Minerva.com In the fabrics video we look at the weight and colour of the …
To coincide with our YouTube series on Making Jeans, we have compiled a list of the fabrics we received samples of from Minerva.com Below you will find pictures and links (affiliate) to the fabrics we discuss in our video. There is a separate blog post for non-stretch fabrics. In the …
Have you noticed that corduroy is everywhere this season? We have to admit to being totally in love with corduroy! For coats, skirts, jackets or trousers, we just can’t get enough of it. Here are some of our favourite patterns perfect for corduroy (?look for any pattern that recommends denim or cord) To recreate some …
If you’ve been anywhere near the high street or a fashion magazine recently, you’ll probably already have seen a shacket or two – they are everywhere right now! But what the hell is a shacket? We think they are the perfect addition to your autumn wardrobe because it is so …
We love precuts! Precuts are bundles of coordinating quilting fabrics, specifically designed to save you time when quilting. All the hard work has been done for you, so what’s not to love? Say goodbye to all of that time-consuming coordination of fabrics and cutting. This means that you get to …
We have everything you need to know about fabrics! Don’t stress, we can help with our Guide to Fabrics! Can you tell apart from your dobby from your cheesecloth? Do you know the waft from the weft? How much stretch is in sateen? What exactly is triple crepe? It can …
Sustainable fabrics are a hot topic in the sewing world today. We are all so much more aware of our ethical footprint on the world around us as we strive to make the world a better place. Sustainable fabrics are a part of that footprint, but it is such a …
In this Sewing Spring Trends series of videos we turn catwalk inspiration into dressmaking inspiration as we plan our handmade wardrobe using spring summer fashion trends. If you are thinking about sewing for summer and are ready to start your sewing planning, this series will help you turn runway inspiration …
Can we tell you the story of our sensational vintage boho maxi skirt? Do you want to join in and make your own DIY Skirt Tutorial? Having loved so many patchwork garments in fashion magazines, I had yet to take the plunge with my own creation. One day I saw …
