If you want to start drafting your own sewing patterns, you do not need a studio full of specialist equipment. In this guide, I will show you the essential sewing pattern drafting tools I personally use, explain why they matter, and help you avoid buying tools you do not actually need. I have been drafting […]
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In this step-by-step bias binding tutorial for beginners, you will learn exactly how to make bias binding (also called bias tape) using three practical methods: individual strips, continuous bias binding (no-waste method), and semi-continuous bias strips. Whether you need single fold bias tape, double fold bias tape, or a simple raw-edge bias finish, this guide
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In this step-by-step laptop bag sewing tutorial, I show you exactly how I sewed a fully lined and padded laptop bag using my own self-drafted sewing pattern. This project includes exterior zipper pockets, a structured gusset, sturdy top handles and an adjustable shoulder strap. I chose natural fibre fabrics from my stash to keep this
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Why I Drafted My Own Laptop Bag In this blog post, I document my first laptop bag pattern drafting process step by step, sharing real measurements, drafting decisions, mistakes, and practical fixes learned while drafting and testing the pattern. This tutorial is written from hands-on experience drafting the pattern from scratch for a real 14″
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In this blog post I will show you how to add seam allowance to your drafted or traced sewing pattern at the drafting and cutting stage. I draft my own garment patterns for personal wear and blog tutorials, working primarily with natural fibres such as cotton, linen, hemp, rayon, and wool. The seam allowance recommendations
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In this tutorial I will show you how I apply a reverse appliqué to a T-shirt for my child’s School’s Number Day using a standard sewing machine. It is a fantastic upcycling technique and an easy way to add visual interest to a plain or worn T-shirt. I have been sewing garments and drafting patterns
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In this beginner-friendly wrap skirt sewing tutorial, I’ll show you how to sew a simple wrap skirt using an A-line skirt block—no zips, no buttons, and no complicated construction. This tutorial follows directly from my wrap skirt pattern drafting guide, where I show how to draft the pattern from a basic A-line skirt block. I’m sewing
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A wrap skirt is one of the simplest and most practical modifications you can make to a basic A-line skirt block. In this beginner-friendly pattern drafting tutorial, I’ll show you how to draft a custom wrap skirt sewing pattern step by step, from a basic A-line skirt block. This method requires no darts, no zip,
In this pattern drafting tutorial I will show you a beginner friendly skirt drafting method that you can use for various A-line skirts and reuse for wrap skirts and custom designs. Why a Simple A-Line Skirt Is the Best Beginner Pattern A-line skirt pattern is one of the simplest and easiest pattern drafts that you
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In this step-by-step tutorial, I share my first-hand experience dyeing hemp fabric at home using fibre-reactive dye and a washing machine. You’ll learn whether hemp fabric can be dyed successfully, which dyes work best, how to avoid patchy colour, and what results to realistically expect. This guide is written for home sewists and sustainable makers
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