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The Catch Stitch
I’m going to be selling sewing patterns at the Vintage Experience fashion expo in Cape Town at the end of the month, which got me thinking about all those second hand gems that get regaled to the bottom of the closet for various fit issues. It’s really worth reworking that thrift shop find so it…
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The perfect rolled hem
I was recently tasked with making a small pocket square to go along with a bow tie. A classy complementary accessory, of course. But I only had the tiniest scrap of fabric to make it happen. So, what to do when size really does matter? Sew the tiniest of hems to match, and maximise on…
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Exploring the Flat Fell Seam
My first attempt at a flat-fell seam fell, well, a little flat. The seams of most jeans and men’s dress shirts are often felled, as it makes for a sturdy finish, with all raw edges enclosed, even on the inside. Here’s a familiar example. This seemed like a gorgeously romantic notion to me when I…
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How to cross stitch
Cross stitch is fun and simple, and a nice way to get into sewing or crafting. A small cross stitch sampler makes a great gift, piece of wall art, or greeting card. This tutorial will show you the basic stuff you need and techniques you need to know to get stitching! Stuff you need Embroidery…
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A foray into French seams
A short and easy French seams tutorial French seams are so enviably neat and stylish, I just had to try them for myself. And seriously, it sounds way fancier than it is. It takes just 3 steps to do, and a little bit of practice to master. Put your pieces of fabric together wrong sides…
