Are you looking at how to make linen bread bags? Fed up of your homemade bread going moldy and stale quickly? Well here is the solution – to use linen bread bags. We are going through a time where homemade is cool again and I love it. But it doesn’t just apply to sewing and…
Here are a few things you might want to think about when looking at how to make a fabric swatch book. Firstly, you might not fully understand or get the concept of a fabric swatch book. They are essentially a diary or log of the different fabrics you have bought, used or are documenting. You…
Wondering what is the best paper for pattern making? Making or tracing patterns is a great way of expanding your wardrobe and sewing collections. It is a great way of preserving existing patterns and using your clothes to create new patterns. The best paper for pattern making is usually a paper that is strong enough…
I have recently been buying more and more fabric, some cottons for quilting and some fabrics for dressmaking. But my problem is its all currently sat in a basket and if I need to get to one fabric, I have to take it all out. It is getting to the point that it isn’t sustainable…
Are you looking to learn what is the difference between interfacing and batting? There are a number of different additonal materials and fabrics that you may come across that are needed within sewing projects. These may not be completely knew to you but you may also not have needed to use them. It can be…
Are you looking at how to gather fabric on a sewing machine? Gathering happens quite often in clothing patterns and sewing projects in general. It can often be sewn on the instructions and sometimes it can be a little vague. Gathering is used for so many different techniques and reasons. It is mostly used for…
Are you wondering what is the best colour for a sewing room? The best colours to use in a sewing room are light and airy colours. Colours such as blues and greens are peaceful and calming whereas warm colours such as reds, oranges and pinks are great for rooms that can often feel cold or…
Are you looking at how to make a padded baby play mat? There are so many different styles and designs and all of them are super cute. If like me you see these things and actually want to make your own instead of buying one then this tutorial is easy to follow and fun. I…
Are you wondering how to sew on bias binding? Bias binding is probably one of my favourite parts fo sewing. At university, I absolutely hated it and couldn’t think of anything worse but since doing sewing at home for myself I have found so many uses for it and I love it! If a project…
Wondering what is the difference between interfacing and stabilizer? There are various significant differences between interfacing and stabilizer. One of these differences is that interfacing remains fused on a garment for the entire lifetime of the garment. Whereas stabilizer is removed once it has complete the job. There are many different materials to help keep…