This post contains affiliate links. One of my youngest boy's favourite things to do at the moment is to make tie dyed t shirts, and it's easy to see why. As well as looking fabulous, at 9 years old he's experiencing what those who are makers feel every time we wear clothes that we've made ourselves. He's wearing something totally unique that he made himself, with colours he chose and with a design that is the result of his own little boy ... Read the Post...
What is a Toile and Why Would You Make One?
A toile, also known as a muslin in the USA, is a prototype of a garment. In the design process, it sits in between drafting pattern pieces and the finished version. The toile allows the designer to check that the idea in his or her head will actually work from the pattern pieces they have made. If it doesn't, alterations can be made to the toile, then transferred back to the pattern pieces. The idea is to make a version from cheaper fabric ... Read the Post...
From Godet Skirt to Flower Petal Dress: Planning Stage
Inspiration is weird. Sometimes it comes from the weirdest of places. Other times it might come from somewhere you'd expect, like Pinterest or somebody else's blog, but once it has been processed through the weirdness in one's brain, ends up as a bonkers idea. This is what happened to me a few weeks ago. Julie from Sum of Their Stories shared a picture from Crafts A La Mode. A petal from a beautiful flower had been transformed into a little ... Read the Post...
11 Sewing Hacks to Make Sewing Easier
If you've been sewing for a while, you'll know that on the way you pick up some sewing hacks, little tricks and tips that make it easier. Sometimes it's organisational things that help you to not lose your pincushion! And sometimes, you might find that as well as the proper way of doing things, there is an alternative way which is easier and often makes little difference to the finish of the item you are making. Here are 11 of my favourite ... Read the Post...
