How to Sew a Hem With Bias Binding Whenever I make something with a curved hem, my favourite way to finish it is to sew the hem with bias binding. As bias binding stretches with the curved edge, it's perfect for finishing a hem on a circle or half circle skirt. I also often use it for finishing armholes and necklines as well. Usually I sew the bias binding on so that it is visible. But while I was watching the Great British Sewing Bee last ... Read the Post...
How to Sew a Laptop Sleeve
How to Sew a Laptop Sleeve I like my stuff pretty. Not over the top pretty, everything pink and endless ruffles. But I do like pretty things, fabric boxes, cushions that I've made myself and I wear dresses for the school run. Laptops generally are not pretty. Neither are sewing machines, although I have seen some pretty ones! We don't usually make these purchasing decisions based on how the things look. We need them to work properly, to ... Read the Post...
How to Draft a Sleeve Pattern Piece
How to Draft a Sleeve Pattern Piece Last week I showed how to draft a simple bodice pattern piece. Once you have your pattern piece drafted, there are lots of possibilities for what you could make with it. You could add a skirt and turn it into a dress, change the neckline or make it into a top. Sleeveless is fine, but depending on what you're making, you might want to add some sleeves. The good news is that it is easier and quicker to ... Read the Post...
How to Make a Water Bottle Carrier
How to Make a Water Bottle Carrier I have been planning to make a water bottle carrier for ages and at last I have got round to it! I actually need to whip up a few; we're going on holiday in a couple of weeks and I know how heavy 6 bottles of water can be! The water bottle carrier is simple in construction and can be made to fit whatever size of bottle you have. The outer is quilted to insulate the bottle and keep your water cooler for ... Read the Post...
