I loath hemming. Hate it. And I’ll tell this to anyone who’s willing to listen. So when it dawned on me … More

  I made a pair of shorts to take on holiday with me (check them out here!) – and they … More

Fagoting is the term used to describe the technique where two fabric panels are joined together with a ‘gap’ in … More

You’ll know these best by the seams you see down the sides of your favourite RTW jeans. I first learnt … More

The first time I was shown how to do this, it was (and still is) one of the most ‘a-ha!!’ … More

Following on from my previous post (101: Installing an invisible zip), we still need to finish off the seam at … More

Invisible zips are a fabulous invention!  I always buy zips a good 5 or 10cm longer than the pattern calls … More

French Seams are fabulous for lightweight fabrics in skirts and dresses – like the lining for my Royal Blue Pencil … More

Bound button holes are a dividing issue in my sewing class – some of my fellow sewing enthusiasts adore them, … More