by Rebecca Angela | 13 Aug, 2020 | Sewing
When my kids were younger, I had to look hard to find things to sew with boys. I try very hard not to be gender-biased. I don’t believe that gender is binary – so take the title of this post with a grain of salt. What I have noticed, however, is that so...
by Rebecca Angela | 9 Aug, 2020 | Sewing, Tutorial
Sewing Ergonomics Perhaps not the most exciting of topics but it is, none-the-less, very important for avoiding strain, pain and injury when you sew. What’s more, if you are in pain or even just uncomfortable when you sew, you will not be having a good time. I want...
by Rebecca Angela | 7 Aug, 2020 | Sewing, Tutorial
I’ve talked about how to deal with frustration in Finding your Sewing Zen. Today I give you my top five hot tips for avoiding the frustration in the first place! I’m going to take it for granted that you have your basic sewing kit assembled and you are working...
by Rebecca Angela | 5 Aug, 2020 | Sewing, Tutorial
Measuring your body is important Garment sizing is confusing. There doesn’t seem to be a reliable standard – you might be a Size 12 in one store but barely manage to pull up the zipper on a Size 14 in the next. It doesn’t get much better when you make your own...
by Rebecca Angela | 3 Aug, 2020 | Sewing, Tutorial
So you’ve chosen a pattern you’d like to tackle. How do you go about cutting out from it? Let’s break it down… Choosing Fabric First you’ll need to choose some suitable fabric for your project. Sometimes a project is inspired by the fabric. In which case, check that...
by Rebecca Angela | 1 Aug, 2020 | Sewing, Tutorial
I hope you’ve mastered sewing straight seams now. How are you going on the curves? If you have been making masks, you may be facing sewing around curves. Let’s look at some tips and tricks for sewing curves and getting a lovely neat end product. If you need to...
