Sewing Machine Basics at Rosewood Art Centre, Kettering
Sewing Machine Basics class
Ten Tips for Replicating Clothing
Replicating is one of my favorite crafts! I hope you enjoy my tips that can help you remake some of your favorite garments, sew garments from pictures and grow your skillset.
- Start simple, whether it be from a photo or a garment to be replicated.
- If using a garment you own, cutting up the garment […]
Passion to Refashion
Have you ever seen a dress that you love the fabric and the print but the style of the dress doesn’t suit your figure, style or personality? Some of the easiest and best dresses to upcycle are 1970s Kaftans. This is because they have so much yardage and are rarely cut with the exception of […]
If the Sleeve Fits
Designing can be such a weight on your ego. It can make you bend, shift, or even break. It can force you to experiment with your potential. While something can look great on paper, or in my case an iPad, it doesn’t always look right on a real body.
The Birthday Dress
What little girl doesn’t love a birthday dress? If you do a search for “little girls birthday dress” you will find the current trends. I saw many onesies with the year or a quote scripted on the top and tulle skirts sewn to the bottom.
A client asked me to make a little […]
T-Shirt Skirt VIRTUAL CLASS
T-Shirt Skirt VIRTUAL CLASS
T-Shirt Skirt VIRTUAL CLASS
Virtual Online Sewing Classes T Skirt
How to Sew Professional Pillows
Piping is one of the easiest techniques to learn that can make your garments and home decor really pop! Piping makes everything look professional. Today, I share how easy it is and how I made these beautiful pillows.
Supplies:
Cording
Zippers
Thread
Pillow inserts
Fabric
The Pattern
I made a muslin first because it bothers me […]
Center That Lace Appliqué
Where to begin, where to begin? Large patches, motifs and appliqués can be tough to get centered and put on.
I hope you enjoy my easy tips to help you get a large appliqué centered and placed on any already made garment.
Fold garment in half matching the shoulder seams and side seams to find your center […]
Sleeve of the Year
During the beginning of Covid-19 I was only buying fabric for masks and then a sewing friend donated some lovely pieces for me play with. In the stack was this sheer cotton Hawaiian border print fabric.
With great respect to the pattern and the culture I dug through […]