This tutorial shows you how to apply your facing around an invisible zip using your machine all the way – no handstitching or hooks! The facing is set back from the zip on the inside, so that it never gets caught when the zip is used. I always make my facing pattern so that it […]
Read MoreThis fabric was stored in my mother’s stash for years before I stole it it mysteriously made it’s way into my own. It is a cotton sateen from the early 70’s, in that perfect red, and that gorgeous quality that is sadly no longer mainstream… Back then we lived on an isolated sheep farm, and my Mum […]
Read MoreThis is my method for inserting invisible zips – it’s a bit different to the way dressmaking patterns describe, and I’ve included a few little tips and tricks that (hopefully) make things easier! Make life easy on yourself and insert your zip as early as possible in your garment assembly. It really is much easier to sew […]
Read MoreLast winter I made these cute little slippers, and I’ve just brought them out for another season to keep my toes cosy on our wooden floorboards! I absolutely love them and will be making some more this winter in other colours. I crocheted this pair in tan Patons Jet and ivory Cleckheaton Cocoon. I thought I’d have enough Jet in […]
Read MoreYou’ll wonder how you ever managed without fusetape – like blockfusing it solves many sewing problems! I use my favourite lightweight knit fusible, which bonds readily with a domestic iron. In the trade you’ll have the luxury of getting a whole roll of fusing sliced up into lots of convenient rolls of ribbon, but at home you’ll need to save […]
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