Category Archives: TUTORIALS

Often instead of making’ intricate garments, what we really need is something simple, easy to make and great to add to our wardrobe. This tutorial shows a typical A Line skirt, finished with a zip and two pockets in the front. Material 2 yards of IL019 Blue Heaven Softened Matching sewing thread An invisible zip A…

Following on from our previous tutorial, this week we will look at’ how you can’ grade a pattern. This’ tutorial is’ aimed at those who are new to sewing, therefor the methods shown will cover the most basic techniques. In the future, we will revisit methods of grading for more complex seams or patterns. Continuing on from the previous…

In the tutorials we offer you,’ there have often been enquiries on how to work with the’ pattern diagram we publish. Primarily, how to draft and grade the pattern according to your size. So we are going to have two blog posts consecutively, demonstrating to you the basic steps of making your pattern. This tutorial is going…

When it’s summer time, not only short dresses are popular. Nothing says style more, than a classic long linen dress, that is easy to wear, and great for the breezy and warm weather. With such a simple design, you can make a few varying in colours, giving yourself options for daywear and night time wear….

Overalls have been an absolute must for the past two years again and since we love linen, it only made sense to make overalls out of linen. They sit and feel amazing, so we are super super happy to have a chance to show you how you can make yourselves a pair. They are perfect…

Spring is in full swing (at least in London)’ and what other great ways are there to start the season than with new clothes to welcome the change of weather? This is an extremely straight forward top to make, incorporating two technical tutorials we have. An easy piece to wear and suitable for all body type….

There are moments when you are feeling inspired by the gorgeous’ weather coming up to summer, alas’ when you look into your wardrobe there’s little there to match that gleeful uplifting feeling. So in this tutorial, we have decided to’ teach you how to make’ a very’ simple and equally as useful linen dress, which you can wear out to…

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Besides from buttons and zips, there are other closure methods to finish your sewing projects with. In this tutorial, we will show you how to use Hook & Eye, and Snap Fasteners. Hook and eye This is a great closure method for trousers and skirts where the zip/button methods might not be the most ideal…

Blind Stitch Hemming With a little different sewing presser foot, this is a great way to’ finishing the hems of your sewing projects, particularly suitable for trousers and skirts. Tools Sewing machine Blind hem foot Sewing thread (For this tutorial, I used an opposing coloured sewing thread to demonstrate, for your project, you should always use…

Family time is so important, to get to know each other and create a stronger bond. It is especially fun when everyone regardless of age can be involved; making, baking, creating something physical, to represent the precious time spent together. But of course, these are activities that could be a little messy, so this week,…

Sewing zips onto your garment or other sewing projects can be fast and easy once you know how to do it. Visible zips are easy to do, and it’s a great way to mix and match different colours and showcase your personality through the small details of your sewing. Invisible zips tend to be one…