FREE Sewing Patterns and Tutorials Let’s talk a bit about FREE Sewing Patterns and Tutorials this week. Almost every week I roll out a FREE sewing pattern and/or tutorial for something I’ve made. I make a LOT of stuff. None of the things I make are difficult. I can do more complex sewing. Would never tackle tailoring,… Continue reading FREE Sewing Patterns and Tutorials
Category: Tips
Tea Dying
Using natural dyes at home Tea Dyed top I’ve done quite a bit of tie dying. See – here – here – and – here. The reason I dyed this top was because it acquired a massive stain. Tea dying is so easy and a great way to save my top. Stain it all over! You can… Continue reading Tea Dying
My Best Sewing Tips – Part 2
My 20 best sewing tips Find out how to make a belt with Strapping in Greenie Galleries Read tips 1 to 10 by clicking through to this post. 11. Never cut threads close to the end of seams. The seam will split open the minute you put the garment on. Rather sew loose threads away.… Continue reading My Best Sewing Tips – Part 2
My Best Sewing Tips – Part 1
Look in Greenie Galleries for this No Sew Scarf My 10 best sewing tips 1. Zig-zagging or over-casting edges is not always necessary. You can tell if you need to finish your edges, gently pull at your fabric, if threads come loose easily, then zig-zag. Or fold over edges – and sew a flat seam.… Continue reading My Best Sewing Tips – Part 1
Slim Fit Trousers
How to sew pockets closed Trousers before This blog post is a slight departure. I thought I would share how I create a slim fit with all my trousers. And skirts. It might not be for everyone. Especially people who use their pockets a lot. I put all my Pin pockets flat possessions in a… Continue reading Slim Fit Trousers
How to Set a Zip
Steps to sewing a zipper Hand stitch the zip in place with easy to see stitches There are a couple of things I really hate to sew. Button holes are top of my list. I never get them exactly the same size. Some machines do all the work for you. Just set the width and… Continue reading How to Set a Zip
Dip Dye T-Shirts
How to dip dye clothes at home Dip Dye T-Shirts You would think I’ve had enough home dying but I keep finding new ways and new things to dye. Plus, I left my favourite Two Colour Tie Dye Scarf behind in South Africa. I’ve been looking for an excuse to make another one. I’ve experimented… Continue reading Dip Dye T-Shirts
Dyeing Fabric at Home
Tips for dying clothing The T-shirts before they were dyed I went a bit mad a few weekends back. First I did some bleach dying and then I moved on to fabric dye. Summer 2012 is going to be a riot of crazy prints so I decided to jump in early and up-cycle a couple… Continue reading Dyeing Fabric at Home
DIY Bleach Dye T-shirt
How to bleach a T-shirt for tie dye effect I have talked about bleaching and dying in this blog before. I don’t often dye myself, but rather get our local laundry service to do it, as it’s a really, really messy business. That’s not all. Dying clothes is a lot like dyeing hair. The end… Continue reading DIY Bleach Dye T-shirt
How to wash and Iron a Vintage Suede Jacket
Instructions to launder suede at home Vintage suede jacket My mother gave me this gorgeous suede shirt/jacket. She told me it was washable suede. How does one know when suede is washable and when it is not? Sorry, I can’t help with that. She had washed it successfully before. I do know that I positively… Continue reading How to wash and Iron a Vintage Suede Jacket