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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In this beginner-friendly sewing tutorial, you’ll learn how to fix loose elastic on a waterproof mattress protector instead of replacing it. This quick repair keeps the corners tight, stops sheets from slipping, and extends the life of your waterproof mattress protector with minimal materials. I have a waterproof mattress protector on my mattress! This does
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In this beginner-friendly hair scrunchie sewing tutorial, you’ll learn four easy ways to sew a scrunchie using less fabric, including low-waste cutting methods and clean finishing techniques. This guide is ideal for beginners and anyone interested in sustainable sewing projects. This beginner-friendly guide covers measurements, fabric choices, elastic length, and multiple construction techniques. Oh, and my intended
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Why You Should Skip Snap Pliers and Press Tools In my sewing career, it is surprising that I have not used metal snap buttons very often. When I finally tried to attach metal snap buttons using the pliers that came with the kit, the result was disappointing. The baby dungarees I made ended up with
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Sewing a fitted T-shirt that actually fits is difficult when you rely on commercial patterns. In this beginner-friendly guide on how to sew a fitted T-shirt for women, you’ll learn to create a custom jersey T-shirt that fits your body perfectly using a bodice and sleeve block drafted to your own measurements. This tutorial builds directly
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In this step-by-step baby drool bib sewing tutorial, I will show you how to sew a baby drool bib using a drafted pattern. This tutorial follows directly from my post on how to draft a baby drool bib pattern, where you can create a custom-fit pattern before sewing. You can customise the handmade baby teething bib to be
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In this blog post, you’ll learn how to draft a baby drool bib pattern designed for heavy drooling and teething. This bib shape covers the key wet areas around the neck, chest, and shoulders, helping to keep baby’s clothes dry underneath. In a separate follow-up post, I’ll show you how to sew the drool bib step by
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In this beginner-friendly tutorial, I will show you how to draft a T-shirt sleeve pattern step by step, designed to match a custom T-shirt bodice block. This sleeve drafting method uses stretch jersey measurements and creates a sleeve block that fits the arm comfortably without restricting movement or overstretching the fabric. This tutorial builds directly on my T-shirt bodice block drafting
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Drafting a basic T-shirt pattern from measurements is one of the most useful skills in pattern drafting for beginners. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to draft a a bodice block for a perfect T-shirt pattern for stretch fabrics, step by step, using your own body measurements. There is a separate post on how to
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