In a further small step towards overcoming scissor-phobia in the face of precious fabrics; I have made a new tunic top. This is the top from Vogue 1309, and I have made it in a hand-painted silk dupion from Fabulous…
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Facings; some inner workings
I took a few photos while constructing the waistband of my new capri pants to illustrate a few of my own finishing methods, but first… Online sewing tutorials. Since starting my blog I have penned a few of my own…
First aid for thongs
My sister-in-law S gave me this fabulous quick and easy fix for thongs, to help eke out their oh-so-tragically-short life span for just a little bit longer… if you love wearing thongs as much as I do then this one…
Tips for sewing with PU laminate (leatherette)
(I should have posted this straight after posting my PU skirt, but I forgot… oops!) I’m not really an expert on this “fabric” but I thought I would just jot down a few little techniques I used when making my…
