Have you ever tried to tie a scarf as a top and it just won’t fit right, it falls down, or doesn’t feel secure?This pattern has been made to fit the bust and stays in place so you can feel confident when wearing it.The tie has been designed to cover the back of your bra […]
Learning to sew adjustable straps for dresses and tops is a skill that you will use constantly when sewing your own clothing. It’s a great basic skill to master to ensure your clothing has a better fit than if you where to have non-adjustabe straps. This is also a must when making clothes that will […]
A simple fitted mini dress tutorial, the Audrey Mini Dress is another easy wardrobe staple to sew up in a couple of hours. The style is fitted on the bust waist and hips and features a low back for something a little more special. This style is fully lined and closes with a center back […]
Men’s shirt to mini skirt, one of the easiest and wearable DIY’s for an old men’s shirt. Fabric can be expensive, and when you are just learning to sew you may not want to spend a lot of money on fabric until you master some skills and are sure the fabric will not go to […]
An easy basic mini skirt tutorial with panel seams and front splits on each leg. Splits are 7cm in length for all sizes.Fastening is a center back invisible zipper.This skirt does not have a lining, top edge is finished with a self-fabric facing.This style is great for a beginner sewer learning to sew an invisible […]
Heming a circular hem can be hard, especially on smaller, tighter curves. Hems can fray, twist, pucker, and stretch. However, this is the easiest, stress-free way to sew a circular hem that sits nice and flat. Follow on below to find out how. For the sake of this tutorial, I am practicing on a small […]
The Zoey Maxi Skirt tutorial makes a full-length skirt with a full hem, which features 2 gathered tiers with optional skirt lining and a center back invisible zipper. It’s a great shape for an intermediate sewer however even a beginner can tackle this if they follow the instructions carefully. Don’t be afraid to ask questions […]
The Olivia Sweetheart Bustier is such a great wardrobe staple, once you have made a pretty floral version (or any other colour) I’m sure that you will be heading out (or shopping online) for more fabric to whip up another before you’ve even had a chance to wash the first after you’ve worn it. It’s […]
I originally bought these jeans with something else in mind. That something else was this epic denim underbust corset. Every wardrobe needs one of these to wear over a crisp white tee or shirt. Then I thought I can’t waste the rest of the jeans, so I thought why not go back to the […]
The construction of a French seam encloses the seam allowance on the inside of a sewn item which in turn provides a clean, finished, professional look on the inside of the garment, hiding any raw or frayed edges. French seams are typically sewn on sheer and very delicate fabrics or couture garments. However, French seams are the perfect way […]