Detailed patterns and step-by-step instructions for creating garments & accessories
I wanted to make a small, pretty messenger bag that’s perfect for kids—so here’s a simple sewing tutorial for it! You won’t need a detailed pattern; an A4 sheet of paper is enough to get started. This little bag is great for carrying books, a phone, a pencil box, a tablet, or even a small … Read more
“How many ways can I refashion my t-shirtsLet me count the ways” Trying to re-fashion plain and old t-shirts to look somewhat like the tops and tees you see sell in showrooms -I enjoy doing this in so many ways. And all of these transform plain t-shirts and old tops into something new and wonderful. … Read more
When you want a flared full skirt, nothing better than a circle skirt. A full circle skirt block is a big circle with a small circle cut off from the inside. And what a flare this shape gives to the skirt! Here is a tutorial for different ways to cut a circle skirt – an … Read more
A peplum top is a top with a circular flared overskirt attached to its empire waistline. The best thing about a peplum top is that it is a suitable style for almost every body shape. If you have a tiny waist this style can accentuate it; if you have a waistline you would like to … Read more
Making bags from old jeans – This is one DIY project that appeals to those of us who hoard old jeans. There so many old jeans in my cupboard belonging to all four of us in our family- some torn in all the wrong places, some not fitting anymore in girth, some too short, some … Read more
When I started to sew bags, all I could see was the possibility of owning a lot of bags that looked as good as the ones I gawked at in bag showrooms. But my first attempts were pathetic and comic and cringe-worthy. Most people think that making bags is difficult – they see all those … Read more