What a fabulous retreat weekend we had at the Perth Parmelia Hilton. It is a weekend where we sew, all day and into the night and only stop for morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, cocktails and canapés! The weekend is about you and what you need, so if it means you want to go andContinueContinue reading “Cocktails & Stitches Retreat 2024”
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10 Best Stocking Fillers for Sewists
Listed are some favourite notions that we can never get enough of. As sewists we treasure our sewing kit. Clover Seam Ripper – one of our most used tools in our kit, yet we often forget to replace them. The blades do get blunt and a new one of these will bring the job ofContinueContinue reading “10 Best Stocking Fillers for Sewists”
Easter Sewing Project
Easter is just around the corner. Get the kids sewing with this cute Bunny pattern. All you need is some fabric. You can use whatever you have. Why not cut up your old jeans! Bunny-InstructionsDownload
Best Tools for Every Dressmaker
Having sewn for years, I feel I have found the BEST tools for your sewing kit. A great pair of Scissors is essential! I personally need mine to be light weight, as I often get arthritic in my hands. Of course they need to be super sharp and not blunt easily. Thread Snips that areContinueContinue reading “Best Tools for Every Dressmaker”
What is INTERFACING?
INTERFACING is a supporting fabric in a garment or craft project, it is designed to give your fabric structure where needed. For example you will find interfacing in a waistband, collar & cuffs. It acts as a stabiliser, stiffener in hard wearing areas. INTERFACING comes in a variety of weights. Lightweight, medium weight &ContinueContinue reading “What is INTERFACING?”