A few years back, I came across the concept of making your own underwear. A few bloggers were doing it and to be honest, I thought they were bonkers! What a waste of time!! To those bloggers, I sincerely apologise! I have seen the light. Sure, you can buy underwear for less than $1 a pair, but my issue is with fit. I hate buying underwear! You buy a pair hoping they'll fit ...
Sewing
Basic Lapped Seam – Tutorial
This is a very simple seam. It works best with fabrics that don't fray, such as felt and leather. The Basic Lapped Seam is made by simply overlapping two pieces of fabric. This limits any bulk at the seam and works well with awkward seams, such as joining irregular shaped edges. How to Sew a Basic Lapped Seam - Tutorial Lay the edge of one piece of fabric over the top ...
Bias Bound Seam – Tutorial
Bias Bound Seams give a quality finish to an un-lined garment and allow you to make a feature of your seams with contrasting or patterned bias tape, or to finish them neatly with a matching colour. If using a contrasting tape, make sure it wont show through to the right side. Because bias tape is used, this finish works perfectly on straight and curved seams. See the ...
Prepster Pullover aka ‘The Peter Rabbit Shirt’
Not too long ago I made a mental note to myself to never bother making a kids shirt. It seemed like too much fiddly work and I thought there were plenty out there cheap enough to buy that it seemed silly to go to the trouble. Then I came across this fabric and 2 days before Easter, I suddenly changed my mind! I'm pretty sure after the Jacket, this is my last Peter Rabbit ...
More Baby Sleeping Bags
My tutorials for making baby sleeping bags are some of my most popular posts. Go to this tutorial to see how I make my Baby Sleeping Bags/Grobags. And this tutorial shows you how you can use an old woollen blanket as batting to make a lovely warm Winter-weight bag. With the new baby due to arrive any day now, I've been making up a couple more bags. I wanted to make a ...
Self Bound Seam – Tutorial
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
