things I make and do...
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Adding a drawstring to the elasticated waistband on Edith and Olive!
Hello everyone, I've done a little tutorial for you on how to add a drawstring to the elasticated waistband on either Edith or Olive skirt. (click... -
Quilted Belt - free pattern and tutorial!
Hello friends, Some of you asked if the belt I wear in the photo with the Edith dress (below) is a part of the pattern. The answer is no, but I di... -
Edith top with a ruffled sleeve hack!
Hello everyone, As promised, here are the details of the easiest sleeve hack on my current favourite Edith top. I swear, each variation I make so... -
Sewing a curved hem - two ways!
Hello everyone,
With the recent release of Edith, the dress, skirt and top sewing pattern, I thought I'd show you in a little more detail how to get that pesky curved hem to sit flat. I'm giving you two of the several methods that can be applied. These would work well and can be achieved on any regular sewing machine.
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The Frilled Overlap - dressing gown hack!
Hello everyone, If you follow my instagram account, you might have seen that a few days ago I made a dressing gown using The Overlap pattern with ... -
3D Fabric Decoupage Ornament
Hello all, It's hard to find time to play when you're an adult, but this time of year always seems like a good excuse and opportunity to do that,... -
Egg Cup Pincushion
With the gifting season upon us and time running out, I thought I'd offer another quick, satisfying and practical idea for a sewing related gift. These egg cup pincushions are terribly cute and only need a tiny scrap of fabric and a handful of stuffing, providing you have an underused egg cup hiding in your cupboard corners. -
Penny Washer Pattern Weights - all dressed up!
After a few attempts at various gift ideas I've had brewing in my head, I decided these penny washer pattern weights were the winner. They were such good fun to make and I'm really excited to share this project with you. Apart from being must-have items on your cutting table, these pattern weights would make an excellent gift for your sewing buddies! I mean, just look at this lovely stack of them... and you don't even have to be a sewist yourself to make them - just cut and stick! -
Make a Superstar Cushion!
Hellooooo everyone, It's been a while since posting here on things I make and do... but, I've had a lovely day today and I thought I'd share some ... -
The Overlap - seam finishing methods!
Hello everyone, I hope you've been well! How about a post on some lovely seam finishing methods - Hong Kong seams, flat felled seams and French s... -
Face mask with bound edges - FREE pattern and tutorial!
Hello everyone, It seems that the UK has inevitably caught up with the latest face mask sewing trend and I've seen lots of them made and posted on... -
Cora Tee pattern - adding length and other mods!
Hi everyone, 24 May, 2020 I thought I’d show you a quick way to add length to the Cora Tee pattern, which is what I did last week. Yes, yes, I know...
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