I am partial to a useful gift and when you sew there are always gadgets and bits that we need. Here is a list of small gifts that I’m sure the Sewist in your life will love. These Clover Seam Rippers are the bomb! They are super sharp and ergonomic with its large handle. DidContinueContinue reading “Best Sewing Gifts”
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Sewing for Home Schoolers
I am excited to announce I now have a sewing program for those children who are home schooled in Perth, Western Australia. I am coming into my 15th year of teaching children and as my own children are growing up, I now have the time to add some extra classes. Classes for 2024 will startContinueContinue reading “Sewing for Home Schoolers”
What to Look for When Buying a Sewing Machine
FOR BEGINNERS Vintage Kids Sewing Machine Here are some important things to look at when buying your first sewing machine. User Friendly – is it easy to use & handle These are some of the features that make using your machine easy; Speed control, automatic threading, automatic thread cutter, needle up/down 2. Performance – performsContinueContinue reading “What to Look for When Buying a Sewing Machine”
Best Sewing Machine for Kids
The Bernette B37 This is one of my favourite machine for kids and absolute beginners. My views are based on having used this machine, as well as feed back from many of my students who have purchased this machine. What to look for when choosing a machine… User Friendly – is it easy to useContinueContinue reading “Best Sewing Machine for Kids”
Embroidery Classes
I am so very excited to bring Embroidery Classes back for the children’s school holidays, in Perth this April. I was hand stitching from a very young age. I have recollections of me sitting at mums feet picking up scraps of fabric, which I can still see now…it was black with yellow and orange flowersContinueContinue reading “Embroidery Classes”