How to use the Layers Feature when printing PDF patterns

Have you ever wondered how to use the layers feature when printing a PDF sewing pattern? Our quick little guide will help you to easily turn layers within your PDF pattern on and off so you can just print the sizes you need. Using the layers feature in Adobe Reader when printing your PDF sewing […]

The Maria Wrap Apron UPDATE

The Maria Wrap Apron Update I’ve done a little re-vamp on the maker instructions for The Maria Wrap Apron. I’ve added some hyperlinks – Wahoo! – so now if you are viewing your instructions on a screen you can get a direct link to the relevant tutorial if you need it. I know a lot of you […]

The Maria Wrap Apron Reversible Tutorial

How to Make a Reversible Maria Apron How do you make the Maria Wrap Apron reversible? This tutorial walks you through the construction step by step, so you can create a neat two-sided apron with clean finishing at the straps, neckline and hem. It is a practical way to make the most of the pattern […]

Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty

I spent a splendid day with two lovely ladies – Maria (of the Maria Apron Wrap Fame) and Wendy (of the new smock pattern). We very excitedly travelled into London by train, I shall gloss over the joys of signal failure, train delays, absolutely NO TRAINS at one point – stiff British upper lip and […]