In this tutorial I will show how to sew a heart shaped fabric coaster from fabric scraps as a practical DIY Valentine’s Day gift. Valentine’s Day gifts are the ones I struggle the most. I like to gift practical presents that will not age on the next day or be forgotten or never used. Considering […]
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In this blog post I will share a very simple method of sleeve pattern drafting and walk you through how to draft a sleeve pattern that creates a basic sleeve block that fits any bodice block or sewing pattern you already own; making this a great beginner sleeve pattern tutorial. I will be using the basic bodice block pattern that I
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These days I only buy and use natural fibres for garment sewing. In the past, especially at the start of my sewing journey, I bought the cheapest fabric available in a shade of my preference. However, as I was getting more experience and my priorities shifted to reducing the impact on the environment. At some
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In my previous blog post I showed you how to create a custom bodice block from your own measurements. In this post I will explain how to take it from good to perfect template for your future sewing projects. Short back story of personal experience I still remember the feel of how exciting it was
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In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to draft a close-fitting women’s bodice block using your own body measurements. This made-to-measure bodice sloper is designed to fit close to the body without feeling restrictive, using controlled wearing ease and clearly explained calculations. Many bodice block drafting methods produce patterns that are either too loose to be
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Fabric Advent calendar has been on my cards to make for a few holiday seasons. And a blog post seemed to be an appropriate way of sharing the process with you in case you wanted to follow the urge to be more intentional. In the post I will share the step-by-step instructions, and help you
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To make sewing pattern blocks that fits perfectly, it is important to take accurate body measurements. I started pattern drafting in 2018 and have done and redone the basic blocks a few times, either to address the fit issues, changes in the body or inaccurate measurements. What I learnt over the years is that it
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I have been in a market for a table cover for video and photography backdrop for a while but I have not found anything that i like. I was close to glueing in some burlap on the table or repaint the table all white. Both would have involved buying extra stuff without any guarantee that
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Why sew socks at home Within my 30 year experience of sewing, it has never occurred to me that I could sew socks at home from a self drafted sew sock pattern. Not even that, actually. I did not even consider that it might be an option as the socks seemed to be such a
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Every year BBC organises a charity event in the UK called “BBC Children in Need“. This is supported by majority of schools. The school to which my offspring goes to, raises donations by allowing children to go to school in spotty clothes. Every year, without a fail, I am unprepared. With one week to go
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