There is really nothing like wearing something you've made yourself. Instead of being limited to what's available in the shops, you can choose the style, the fabric and the colours. With a little bit of creativity, you can even modify existing patterns to make something that is entirely unique. For lots of us, it is our dream to have a wardrobe of outfits that we have made ourselves. No more being limited to what the fashion people have ... Read the Post...
Kimono Style Dress: Sewing the Dress
In the previous post, I walked through drafting a pattern for a kimono style dress. It's here if you missed it! Once you have your pattern ready, you can start making the dress. It's tempting to get stuck in straight away, but it's a good idea to check a couple of things first! Before You Start Check that you have added a seam allowance to your pattern pieces. Make sure you have checked the fit, either by making a toile (cheap ... Read the Post...
Kimono Inspired Dress: Drafting the Pattern
One of the reasons why I like to make things from my own patterns is because I can make them exactly as I want them. I'm not relying on finding a pattern that looks identical to what's in my head. Instead I can figure out a way to turn the pictures my head into something I can wear! One of the first things I made without a pattern was a wrap dress. It was a long time ago now, and it wasn't perfect by any means. In fact, the reason why there ... Read the Post...
Making Friends With Your Sewing Machine: How to Set Up Your Sewing Machine
This post contains affiliate links. If you missed the first post in this series, it's here: Making Friends With Your Sewing Machine: What Are All the Different Bits and What Do They Do? Now you know what the different bits do, it's time to set up your sewing machine so you can start sewing! The first thing is to put the sewing machine on a table near a plug socket and plug it in. I've considered sewing with my machine on my lap, but I ... Read the Post...
