This Lacey Cotton Scarf is the ideal beginners sewing project, and a great way to try your hand at using that rolled hem foot that came with your sewing machine. It’s always scarf weather in Melbourne! No matter what the season it’s advisable to have a scarf at hand just in case day turns cold. This light weight cotton scarf…
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Make a chunky cable knit skirt from an unwanted sweater. It’s as easy as adding a waistband and you’ll have a new skirt perfect for the cooler seasons, with no knitting required. Do you like cable knits? I do. I love the chunky texture of the cables, and the way they automatically evoke the feeling of ‘cozy’. I’m not a…
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Clear out unwanted items in your wardrobe to make a Spring dress from an old business shirt and maxi dress. Not really as ambitious as it sounds when you throw a little creative wardrobe refashioning in the mix. I’ve had this business shirt in my wardrobe for years, it still fitted well and the fabric is beautiful quality (and was…
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This tutorial was originally created and published last winter on my (sadly neglected) sewing blog MADE OF CLOTH. It had a great positive feedback so I thought it was worth revisiting. I recommend this as a project for intermediate sewers and assumes some experience with inserting zips and attaching bias binding. Last winter Emma had a giant growth spurt, her…
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A little while ago I posted this tutorial on how add knee patches to jeans. It’s a simple way to get some extra life out of your kids clothes. This week the lovely and very talented Draw!Pilgrim has created some free printable templates that can be used to create cute patches to make those tired duds into something special. Read…
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Today’s tute comes from Nellie I love embroidery but haven’t ever posted an embroidery project, so when Nellie offered this cute French Toastie bib project, I couldn’t resist. So cute! She also includes some very clear diagrams to teach you the various stitches used. Take it away Nellie… One of my favourite friends is having her first baby in the…
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Extend the life of your kid’s pants by turning them into cute Knickerbockers. You only need a few minutes, some knitted rib fabric and this step by step tutorial. Now that Emma is (sort of) toilet trained and not wearing nappies through the day, lots of her old pants fit her around the waist perfectly, but look ridiculously short! These…
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If your kids are constantly wearing the knees out of their pants or jeans, you are going to love this easy to follow tutorial. This patching technique is useful for all trousers, big or small, but especially small. Mending knee holes isn’t difficult, and the best thing is I’ll show you a trick which means no hand sewing! You’ll get…
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