Making your own headband is a super easy and fast sewing project. It’s also great for beginners as all you need to do is to sew straight lines with pivots at the corners. Make some for yourself or as a gift to loved ones. Headbands are a great project to use up any fabric scraps you might have lying around at home as it doesn’t require a lot of fabric. Plus, if you make it out of leftover from garment…
If you’re looking for a fast and easy sewing project and if you like a tiered dress, then this might be the one for you! It’s a great pattern for beginner dressmakers or if you want to get your sew-jo back. The Pattern: Cassie Dress from Emporia Patterns Emporia Fabric & Craft is a beautiful fabrics shop based in Ashford, Kent, also selling handmade crafts from local artisans. Recently they ventured out by starting their own range of gorgeous independent…
It’s that time of the year again! The smell of mulled wine, the lights in the streets, the cosy evenings at home. If you’re looking for some Christmas theme sewing projects, you’ve come to the right place. No matter if you’re looking to make something for yourself or for loved ones, the 14 wonderful ideas in this post have something in there for everyone! Enjoy. 1) Christmas Pocket Squares Make pocket squares using a Christmas themed fabric! This is the…
Take your crafting game to the next level and listen to sewing podcasts while you make your stitches! This allows you to learn about artists in the industry, techniques, fabrics, other forms of crafting and much more as you go. There have been so many new sewing podcasts coming out recently that you’ll have hours of entertainment. Below a list of the best 18 sewing podcasts to listen to and subscribe. Lots of laughter guaranteed in all of them! 1. Love…
If you’re looking for a wrap cardi to be cosy at home, you’ve come to the right place. While there are many ballet style top sewing patterns out there for kids, it’s more difficult to find a suitable one for adults. However, there is one which is just perfect… The Pattern: Coppélia From Papercut Patterns Given that we spend more time at home this year, I was looking for a comfortable top that I could wear during relaxing weekends on the…
Making a coat seems like a big commitment. It requires quite a bit of fabric, some tailoring skills and also a decent amount of time. This is why it was one of the sewing projects that was sitting on my sewing list for ages but always got deprioritised for the quick wins such as a simple dress or a jumper. A simpler coat pattern helped with this! It still gave me a garment to love for years to come but…
Sustainability is one of the many reasons why I started sewing. I became increasingly aware of the negative impacts of fast fashion on both the people and the planet thanks to the Fashion Revolution movement. Since making the majority of clothes on my own, I have a better understanding of the work and resources that go into every single garment in our wardrobe and with that, treat my clothes more carefully. It’s a topic close to my heart and I…
Autumn brings out the most beautiful colours in nature! All the red, green and yellow leaves falling off the trees might also inspire you to do some sewing. If you’re still looking for the right sewing pattern, make sure to keep reading as we cover the 20 best autumn sewing patterns in this post. 1. The Isla Trench Coat From Named The coat of dreams if you love details! This pattern from Named has it all – a belt, a…
The moment you start making your first stitches is also the moment you start accumulating lots and lots of fabric scraps from all your different sewing projects. Make sure to keep them, because there are a lot of wonderful projects to upcycle every single bit of leftovers! Take a look at the ultimate list below, sorted in 6 categories, and get inspired. Make Your Own Accessories With Leftovers Create Something for Your Pet Using Scraps Upcycle Leftovers For Another Sewing…
Can one have too many dresses? I don’t think so. When I saw the Rose Dress pattern from Wissew I fell head over heels in love with it and it was clear that it would move right to the top of my sewing list. I’m a big fan of boho romantic, feminine, floaty dresses, so this pattern is right up my alley. Combining it with a rose-coloured beautiful fabric from Atelier Brunette has made it another dream dress for me….