by Greenie | Aug 7, 2014 | Dresses for less, Tips |
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...
by Greenie | Jul 31, 2014 | Dresses for less, Tips |
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...
by Greenie | Jul 24, 2014 | Dresses for less |
Black top + FREE sewing pattern Black top I wasn’t sure about this top. What I had in mind when I started -and what turned out to be – were two completely different tops. I always say that fabric choice is the biggest factor in the success of a garment....
by Greenie | Jul 17, 2014 | Dresses for less, Jewellery |
Rolled wire ring at top of stack Wire ring tutorial Last week’s post was a bit of a recycle. Same with this week’s post. I made rolled wire bracelets a few weeks ago. While I was at it, I made smaller versions. Rings. Find the tutorial for the silver wire...
by Greenie | Jul 10, 2014 | Dresses for less, Skirts |
Maxi skirt tutorial Maxi Skirt This week I’m recycling a previous post. Sort of. When I posted this – I styled it as a dress. I did say it would work as a skirt. And as you can see – it does. My favourite skirt I ever made is the gathered midi skirt....
by Greenie | Jul 3, 2014 | Dresses for less, Jewellery |
Tape necklace How to make a tape necklace I got the inspiration for this necklace at a COS store near SOHO while I was in London recently. How similar is it to a necklace I made out of food packaging last year? See that necklace – here. And how about this...
by Greenie | Jun 26, 2014 | Dresses for less, Other |
FREE sewing pattern for scatter cushion covers Scatter cushion covers Scatter cushions make such a difference to home decor. We have loads of them in our seating areas and on our beds. I bought a couple from IKEA for our boat. Read about our boat...
by Greenie | Jun 19, 2014 | Dresses for less, Jewellery |
Beaded bib necklace Tutorial for a beaded bib necklace I’ve made a bib necklace before – see here. They’re pretty easy to make. You need to be on the lookout for a piece of embellishment to make one. I found this one in a bargain bin. Not sure...
by Greenie | Jun 12, 2014 | Dresses for less, Other |
How to make a cloth toiletry bag Cotton zipper toiletry bag So this week, I’m showing how I made a toiletry bag with a zipper closure. Here – is a link for similar bag with a drawstring. And another link – for a rainproof poncho and...
by Greenie | Jun 5, 2014 | Dresses for less, Jewellery |
How to make a flower ring Are you loving the floral theme going on in fashion right now? Me too. Floral shapes are EVERYWHERE this summer. From blossom prints to floral laser cutouts all the way to vibrant colours. This shell flower ring (left) and the glass button...
