As part of my sewing course, I decided to make a blouse/top I designed earlier this year. The idea is that this will be a loose-fitting blouse with decorative seams to make it look like the garment has pockets and a placket (the strip that usually holds the buttons/button holes, this is not shown in… Continue reading Sewing course 2023 (03)
Category: Sewing tutorials
Small projects (02)
During my sewing course I got to try a free-motion foot. I was really impressed by it as it allows you to easily sew in any direction! I decided to buy my own and got mine from singermachines.co.uk. To try it out, I decided to make a piece of applique that I would then use… Continue reading Small projects (02)
Sewing tutorial (06): Tea cosy
A while ago I was given some kind of packaging material that appears similar to blanket insulation. I wasn’t sure what to use it for until I decided to make a tea cosy to keep my tea pot hot. It’s damp/humid where I live so I was worried that if I made a simple tea… Continue reading Sewing tutorial (06): Tea cosy
Brown leather shoulder bag
Years ago I made a leather bag. This was well before I planned to blog my crafting activities so I don’t have many photos, but I wanted to share what I do have anyways! I found almost an entire hide at a charity shop with just a small square missing. I wish it had been… Continue reading Brown leather shoulder bag
Sewing tutorial (05): Tailor’s ham
One thing I learned the existence of through reading Reader’s Digest ‘Complete Guide to Sewing’ is a tailor’s ham. It is a tool to help press curved seams so you can press such a seam without flattening the garment. This book also has a tutorial on how to make a tailor’s ham yourself! You will… Continue reading Sewing tutorial (05): Tailor’s ham
Dress form BBL
I have an adjustable dress form that is not adjustable to my size (my bottom is too large). I was ok with that because I could use it for smaller standard sizes. However, some of the internal workings have broken so the vertical adjustment is no longer working properly. Because I can no longer use… Continue reading Dress form BBL
Sewing seams (01)
I was taught the basic zig-zag seam when I learned how to sew, but there are so many more kinds of seam, many that I haven’t seen before (possibly because in a lot of the clothes commonly worn you usually see only a few different kinds of seam). I want to learn some new seams… Continue reading Sewing seams (01)
Sewing tutorial (04): Card wallet
In this tutorial I will show you how to make a wallet for one or a few bank/travel cards. The wallet has a strap with clip so you can clip it to your handbag to safely carry the wallet inside your bag. You will need:* fabric (not too thick)* a small clip (lobster clasp or… Continue reading Sewing tutorial (04): Card wallet
Sewing tutorial (03): Jumpsuit to bleached band shirt
In this tutorial I will show you how you can alter an unwanted jumpsuit into a band shirt. You will need:* fabric scissors* pins* sewing machine thread* a sewing machine (a lightweight domestic sewing machine will do)* bleach* safety goggles* disposable gloves* a plastic bag/sheet But SAFETY FIRST! Household bleach can harm you, so always… Continue reading Sewing tutorial (03): Jumpsuit to bleached band shirt
Sewing tutorial (02): Adding sleeves to a 1/2 sleeve cardigan
In this second tutorial I will show you how you can easily add sleeves to a cardigan that has 1/2 length sleeves. You will need:* fabric scissors* pins or clips to hold fabric together* sewing machine thread* a sewing machine (a lightweight domestic sewing machine will do) I bought a chunky knit cardigan at a… Continue reading Sewing tutorial (02): Adding sleeves to a 1/2 sleeve cardigan