101: Pad Stitch

Pad stitching is a means of joining two pieces of fabric together. In the context of tailoring, it’s used to … More

V8307: A tailored collar

After spending WAY too much time staring at the photo of my toile and not being very happy with the … More

Well, my 1970’s Diane Von Furstenberg wrap is finito. I love it! I feel so… elegant wearing it. Which is … More

The purpose of shoulder pads is to help shape the jacket into the square line that visually, we associate with … More

Ah, Burda 8155. The pencil skirt for the pencil skirt enthusiast. Perfectly shaped, super easy to make and looks great … More

When I first start sewing, sleeves gave me the heebie geebies. They look so difficult. But I quickly realised after … More

As I’m attempting to create a sort of archive for any sewing knowledge I learn along the way, as well … More

Once all my pattern pieces were interfaced, underlined and overlocked, I basted them together with a long stitch (easier to … More

My fabric has made its attitude loud and clear: TOUCH ME AND I WILL FRAY. I had planned on underlining … More

Usually with non-stretch fabric I always make a toile, so I can get the proportions right. But each stretch fabric behaves … More