PATTERN HACK…How to make an Off the Shoulder Top!

Off The Shoulder Tops…   …they’re everywhere this summer, aren’t they? I’m not one to usually bother with fashion trends. I’m not a big fan of buying or especially making clothes unless it’s something I really love and will wear loads. I do, however, like to get the maximum mileage out of a pattern, fabric […]

How to Make a Button Loop Tutorial

A handy little tutorial to show you how to make a handworked button loop….. | HOW TO MAKE A BUTTON LOOP | | SUPPLIES to make a button loop | Firstly gather your supplies: garment (obviously) button (1.5-1cm in width works well for a back neck opening), scissors, needle, beeswax (optional) Thread: you have to […]

Block Fuse and Spot Fuse Tutorial

Block fusing your facings is a great little industry trick that anyone can use. Why? It is more accurate to cut out facings from a pre-fused piece of fabric, rather than cutting the fabric and interfacing separately and then trying to fuse them together. They don’t always stay on the straight grain, they may shrink and […]

How to Grade Between Two Sizes

How to Grade Between Two Sizes We are a unique and amazing bunch of individuals, all different shapes and sizes. Even those of us with the same measurements can be different shapes! You’ll understand them, with the best will in the world, it’s not possible to create a pattern that fits everyone straight off. The […]