Listed are some favourite notions that we can never get enough of. As sewists we treasure our sewing kit. 2. LDH Thread Snips – I have a pair of small snips beside my sewing machine, overlocker and also on my ironing board. I love these because they are super sharp and great quality. 3. GutermannContinue reading “10 Best Stocking Fillers for Sewists”
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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!
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 areContinue 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 &Continue reading “What is INTERFACING?”
Sewing Retreat Perth
Our Cocktails & Stitches Retreat at the luxurious Crown Towers Perth on 19 & 20 May 2018 is not too far away now and its time to start thinking about your projects. I have put a few things together here to give some ideas. I particularly like the pre cut Liberty Fabric that are availableContinue reading “Sewing Retreat Perth”