Today's seam is somewhat of a variation on the French Seam. Unlike the French Seam, a Self Bound Seam is worked on a completed seam. So if you decide down the track that your seams would be better off enclosed, as long as your seam allowance is wide enough you can do this. Great when you don't have the time to finish them off now, but want to wear your garment out ...
A Beginner’s Guide to Knitting: Resources
In Part One of this mini-series, I took you through all the equipment you need to get started knitting. Now, let's look at some super helpful resources to have you knitting without getting up from the couch! Online Resources KnittingHelp - this site has close up videos showing you how to do all the different stitches, cast on, bind off, increases and decreases that are ...
The Fancy Pants Leggings Blog Tour
I have made so many pairs of these leggings that I don't need to refer to the pattern directions anymore. I was lucky enough to be a tester for the pattern during the design stage, so Roman is all set for Winter with several pairs of pyjamas pants. I tested out all kinds of knits from my stash, stretch knit, baby rib knit, jersey and interlock and they all worked a treat. I ...
My Surprise Virtual Baby Shower!
I have a group of women I call my friends, but we've never met in person (except for one). They all write crafty blogs, much like my own and at some point in time, I made a comment on their blog or they made a comment on mine and we've struck up a friendship. I chat to some of them almost every day, some not as often, but I still think of them as my friends. Sometimes I ...
Big Tote Bag Pattern Giveaway: Winners and Pattern Sale!
Drum roll please! The 2 winners of a copy of The Big Tote Bag PDF Pattern are.................................. Sandra Cootes Cartwright and Kama Clark! Congratulations ladies!! I have sent you both an email. Please get back to me within 2 days to claim your prize. Thanks to everyone who entered. If you weren't lucky enough to win a copy of the pattern, then head on ...
A Beginner’s Guide to Knitting: Equipment
I've been sewing for as long as I can remember, but knitting is more of a newly acquired skill. About 5 years ago, I just decided one day that I would learn how to knit. Both my Grandmothers are amazing knitters and I felt like it was in my blood, that I must be able to do it. Armed with some cheap metal needles and horribly bright pink acrylic yarn, I knitted a babies jumper. ...
Giveaway Day – Big Tote Bag Pattern Giveaway
May Giveaway Day has arrived at Sew Mama Sew and I'm taking part. Bloggers everywhere host a giveaway, and best of all, you can find them all in one spot, so if you're in a competition entering kind of mood, go crazy! I'm giving away 2 copies of The Big Tote Bag PDF Sewing Pattern. Because it's a PDF pattern, this giveaway is open Worldwide! How to Win: Use the ...
Apple and Sultana Muffins
Hubby loves Buttermilk Chicken for dinner, but I often end up with half a carton of buttermilk in the fridge that gets forgotten about. This time I made sure I put it to good use. These muffins are really easy to put together and could be changed up a lot with all kinds of fruit or even choc chips. The recipe is based on this one from taste.com.au. The cooked muffins hold ...
French Seam – Tutorial
French seams are a handy little skill to have in your repertoire. They're great for delicate fabrics because they enclose the raw edges inside two seams, so any fraying will stay hidden in the seam. And because you're sewing two seams, they make strong seams with a bit of insurance. They take a little extra time, but look lovely and neat on the wrong side and really add a ...
KCW – Coastal Cargos, Flashback Tees and Fancy Pants
These would have to be some of the least 'Coastal' or 'Cargo' looking Coastal Cargos I've seen. I wanted to play with the pattern and Roman needed some pants for Church, so they're more Tuxedo style. I really like the pattern, it gives you so many options, so there will be a lot more of these coming. I've already bought 5 pieces of fabric for other pairs! These pants ...
KCW: Peter Rabbit Jacket
Roman loves Peter Rabbit. He actually has 2 Peter Rabbit softies, one named Peter, the other named Michael. In the photo above, Peter is on the left, Michael is on the right. I think Michael just wins out as the favourite, but if Michael isn't around, he's happy to hang out Peter. For a while now, I've been planning on making him a jacket to match 'the boys' and ...
Cooking the Books: Series Round Up
Cooking the Books has come to an end. I've had a great time testing out a couple of my previously unused cookbooks and have loved seeing what my guests have been testing out. I hope it's inspired you to try out some of your cookbooks too! Here's a re-cap of what everyone made. Click on the pictures or the title to be taken to the post Spiced Nuts - Gifts from the ...
