Photo by Cedric Wilder on Unsplash Denim is back and it’s great. It’s been a while since I wanted to make this post. Today, I’ll talk about denim, how it’s making a comeback and how you can add your personal, feminine touch to it including a lovely project I made for my sister! I hope you’ll enjoy it! Why is Denim Back? Well, to be honest. Ever since denim was first used it’s always been fairly popular but there have been ups and…
Fun fact: did you know that the first generally recognised blog has been created in 1994 by a college student called Justin Hall? Fast forward to today and there are more than 500 million blogs out there with 2 million posts a day🙈 So how should you find your top dressmaking blogs in the world wide web?🤔Don’t despair, I’ve got you covered and was on a mission to create the ultimate list of 35 dressmaking sewing blogs you have to…
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming. There are so many different stakeholders in one’s environment that 24 hours just doesn’t seem like enough to get it all done⏰ You’ve got a 9-5 job which is taking up most of your day, a family that usually gets the worst of you when you finally get back home in the evening and friends you barely manage to see. Not to mention any time for yourself🙄 Why Is a Hobby Important to Achieve Work-Life…
After a couple of months of sewing, you end up having lots of fabric leftovers on the side. Don’t throw them away – there are some great projects to make the best use of such leftovers😃 One of them is to sew little zipper pouch bags! I love this project so much because it’s quick and easy to make those little zipper pouches. Also, they are not only pretty but also practical as they help you to organise your personal belongings💁♀️ Last but not least, it’s a…
Fabric and Dressmaking Patterns – One of My Favourites – My Libby Shirt When doing research for a new sewing project, I can never decide if I should start with searching a new pattern first and then the fabric or the other way round. It levels with the question which came first: the chicken or the egg🐣 For my Libby Shirt project though, there was no such question. I came across a fabric called Moonstone Viscose from Atelier Brunette and knew…
Read this post and you’ll be a sewing-machine-pro in no time, ready to make the decision which sewing machine has the pleasure to be yours. Are you a sewing beginner facing the challenge of finding the right sewing machine? You’ve come to the right place, here’s my ultimate guide for finding the best sewing machine in 2019 🔥 I know how confusing and overwhelming it can be, especially if you are a newbie in the sewing world. There are so…
Dress pattern sewing was my ultimate goal when I started sewing and after some initial projects, I felt like it’s time to step up my game. When I saw the Grace Dress by Sew Over It, I knew right away that this is the perfect next sewing challenge for me👗 It is still a project for beginners but also included lots of opportunities to grow my skills and to learn new things, such as gathering the skirt at the waist or…
Hi there and welcome back to SewingBeginner! Today’s post is a very special one for me as I’m gonna share 5 golden rules from my mum. The Unforgettable Princess Dress Story👸 Before we dive into it, a quick story that I want to share which will explain why my mum is my sewing hero. 4-year old me wanted to dress up as a princess for a school event but I didn’t have a dress. It was short notice and we…
Hey folks, welcome back to SewingBeginner! I’m a very practical person, so when looking for a new creative hobby, I’m aiming to be practical too. My focus was on finding something which would give me something that I can enjoy every day. I don’t like to just make stuff that sits on a shelf and collects dust. After some back and forth, many failed attempts at other things I’ve arrived at sewing. Check out my post about my journey here. Sewing is great, you…
Hi there and welcome back to my blog! Today we’ll be looking into some basic equipment that you need for sewing. The good news: most items are rather affordable😊 The bad news: there is one item that is super important but that might have a bigger impact on your budget. I’m sure you guessed it already, it’s the sewing machine itself. But do not despair! I’ve summarised my best tips, what to look out for and how to save money in…