Detailed patterns and step-by-step instructions for creating garments & accessories
The advantage of knit fabric is that it stretches. That is its disadvantage too. But that is ok. It is just like most things in life. I love knit tops – there are none as comfortable as them – and when you love something, you will find ways to turn the advantages to your advantage … Read more
For me, a shrug is a protection – from the cold, wind, and unwanted attention. This small, waist-length sort of jacket can take the attention away from anything you do not want in your outfit. If you want a shrug and like to sew one, there are many beautiful patterns and styles around that you … Read more
Braiding fabric pieces cut out from rags (old useless clothes) and then sewing them into rugs – this can use up the old clothes leftover after you have grown out of them or the fashion has! This is one recycling project that you can try to be as sustainable as possible in your fashion choices. … Read more
I never get how some people have absolutely nothing in plain sight on their tables. My table always have lots of small knickknacks at all times – vaseline box, my watch, sunglass, chargers, kindle, pain balm, scissors, one or two thread spools, books, phone, other than the water-glass and coffee mug – I am just … Read more
Lacing is a popular fastening technique used in clothes (especially with the recent popularity of corsets and corset tops) and uses cord or ribbon laced through holes which may be eyelets or rings on the edge of garments. It is usually used as a fastener at the back or the front of the bodice, but … Read more
A boxy storage pouch is a necessity for a person like me who has a bazillion different things lying all over the place – I need storage like you and everyone needs —- oxygen, water, no internet!. A boxy pouch is a nice storage solution for a lot of things. You can make them in … Read more