by Rebecca Angela | 30 Jul, 2020 | Sewing, Tutorial
Are you confused by sewing terms? Pick up any sewing pattern and there will be terms used that are specific to sewing. Everything has its own jargon! And with all jargon there is a level of assumed knowledge that puts a barrier between the beginner and getting on with...
by Rebecca Angela | 28 Jul, 2020 | Sewing, Tutorial
This next post in the Learn-to-Sew series gives you five principles for ‘neat’ sewing. The quality of your finished item will be so much the greater, and you’ll avoid some potential frustrations (remember your sewing zen?), for taking some small steps to keep your...
by Rebecca Angela | 27 Jul, 2020 | Sewing, Tutorial
Today we are talking about fabric. I don’t need to tell you that fabric comes in a dizzying array of types and weights but understanding fabrics will help you choose the right fabric for your project as well as prepare you for working with that fabric successfully. I...
by Rebecca Angela | 26 Jul, 2020 | Sewing
In a previous post I linked to a few easy beginner sewing projects. Today I have rounded ten tutorials from the web for easy projects and not a curve in sight! Plus, don’t forget my Cube Door Stop tutorial which I would rate “patient beginner”. Let...
by Rebecca Angela | 25 Jul, 2020 | Sewing, Tutorial
This party bunting tutorial is an easy sewing project. I made several strands of bunting one year to decorate for indoor and outdoor parties at Christmas time. This is how I made them (and it only requires straight seams!)… Materials (for 8 flag strand): 60cm of 112cm...
