Detailed patterns and step-by-step instructions for creating garments & accessories
Everybody needs a coin purse in their life – when you go out in a hurry to grab a loaf of bread from the nearby store – to carry your card, a note or two and some coins and of course your house key; Just those and nothing else. Why make life more complicated than … Read more
Trendy, free to move, breathable, comfortable, loose-fitting, casual – there are many words to describe these roomy pants. I can say one thing – it is the coolest bottom wear for summer. The sarouel pant has a dropped crotch style with the crotchline touching the hem around the ankles. It is almost a skirt, but … Read more
I have always loved fabric texture for as long as I can remember, so when my husband suggested buying a faux leather couch, I would have none of it – I wanted a pure textile-covered couch. I won, of course. Not too much time has passed, and I can already see stains. Stains are not … Read more
An Obi belt is a Sash belt, traditionally used to tie around Japanese Kimonos, called the Kimono Obi belt. Today, in modern usage, it is a versatile, waist clinching wrap around belt that you can wear with any of your dresses. You can also wear it with coats, cardigans, tops and tunics. This wrap-around belt … Read more
Hand sewing leather is no small feat for a beginner in sewing. But this leather pouch is not in that category. It is a simple pouch and very easy to sew. A good piece of leather, 2 needles, leather sewing thread along with some elbow grease and you are in business. How to make a … Read more
Phone pouches are always welcome at my home – they are very handy when you want to carry the phone without it getting coated with unwanted things (read germs…) around, or you want to toss it in your handbag without it getting scratched here and there. A phone pouch is a very good solution to … Read more