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Sewing Pattern Drafting Tools You Actually Need
If you want to start drafting your own sewing patterns, you do not need a studio full of specialist equipment. […]
How to Make Bias Binding (Step-by-Step Tutorial for Beginners)
In this step-by-step bias binding tutorial for beginners, you will learn exactly how to make bias binding (also called bias […]
DIY Laptop Bag Sewing Tutorial – Lined, Padded & With Zipper Pockets
In this step-by-step laptop bag sewing tutorial, I show you exactly how I sewed a fully lined and padded laptop […]
How to Draft a Laptop Bag Sewing Pattern (14″ Laptop)
Why I Drafted My Own Laptop Bag In this blog post, I document my first laptop bag pattern drafting process […]
How to Add Seam Allowances to Sewing Patterns (Drafting & Fabric Cutting Guide)
In this blog post I will show you how to add seam allowance to your drafted or traced sewing pattern […]
Easy Reverse Appliqué T-Shirt Tutorial for Beginners (No Embroidery Machine)
In this tutorial I will show you how I apply a reverse appliqué to a T-shirt for my child’s School’s […]
How to Sew a Wrap Skirt from an A-Line Skirt Block (Beginner)
In this beginner-friendly wrap skirt sewing tutorial, I’ll show you how to sew a simple wrap skirt using an A-line […]
How to Draft a Wrap Skirt Sewing Pattern from an A-Line Block (Beginner Pattern Drafting Tutorial)
A wrap skirt is one of the simplest and most practical modifications you can make to a basic A-line skirt […]
How to Draft a Simple A-Line Skirt Pattern (Beginner Pattern Drafting Guide)
In this pattern drafting tutorial I will show you a beginner friendly skirt drafting method that you can use for […]
How to Dye Hemp Fabric at Home (Step-by-Step Guide for Even, Long-Lasting Colour)
In this step-by-step tutorial, I share my first-hand experience dyeing hemp fabric at home using fibre-reactive dye and a washing […]
How to Fix Loose Elastic on a Waterproof Mattress Protector (Easy DIY Repair)
In this beginner-friendly sewing tutorial, you’ll learn how to fix loose elastic on a waterproof mattress protector instead of replacing […]
How to Sew a Hair Scrunchie: 4 Easy Methods Using Less Fabric (Beginner-Friendly)
In this beginner-friendly hair scrunchie sewing tutorial, you’ll learn four easy ways to sew a scrunchie using less fabric, including low-waste […]
How to Attach Metal Snap Buttons Without a Tool (No Pliers, No Press)
Why You Should Skip Snap Pliers and Press Tools In my sewing career, it is surprising that I have not […]
How to Sew a Fitted T-Shirt for Women Using a Custom Bodice & Sleeve Block
Sewing a fitted T-shirt that actually fits is difficult when you rely on commercial patterns. In this beginner-friendly guide on how […]
How to Sew a Baby Drool Bib (Easy Step-by-Step Sewing Tutorial)
In this step-by-step baby drool bib sewing tutorial, I will show you how to sew a baby drool bib using a drafted […]