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  • How to sew bias binding to create an elasticated waist

    by tracey dennis
    This technique is used when making the Lottie Maxi Dress and Alana Dress. The blog post is full of tips & tricks for sewing the waist channel f...

  • How to gather the Isabella top neckline

    by tracey dennis
    For this blog post we're showing a technique for how to gather fabric. We've used this when making our pretty Isabella top. Start by marking the sn...

  • FREE Pocket hack for the Orla top!

    by tracey dennis
    In this blog post we'll explain how to add patch pockets to the Orla Top! The pockets can be added when making the top or even if it has already ...

  • How to use nappy pins

    by tracey dennis
    Nappy pins are great for turning through straps! Use as you would a safety pin, but these don't pop open. Attach to one end of the strap as shown b...

  • Twin straps hack for Camille Cami

    by tracey dennis
    For this blog post we are sharing how to create a pretty double strap for the Camille Cami. These straps give multiple options when wearing the pre...

  • Free waist-tie hack for the Wide Leg Trousers!

    by tracey dennis
    How to make a waist-tie for the Wide Leg Trousers What you'll need - Wide leg trousers Pattern - find it HERE Fabric Sewing machine Pins Safety pin...

  • How to shorten the Wrap Skirt

    by tracey dennis
    We've shared a handy video showing how to shorten the Wrap Skirt sewing pattern. Tap the image or link below to take you to the video! https://yo...

  • How to do a tailor's tack

    by tracey dennis
    Tailor's tacks! We're sharing how to do tailor's tacks. They are hand-sewn stitches used to mark specific points from a paper pattern onto fabric. ...

  • Tips & Tricks for sewing darts

    by tracey dennis
    Sewing Darts! We're sharing tips & tricks for sewing darts. Darts are folds that are sewn into fabric to give shape to clothing. Step 1. Mark t...

  • Tips & Tricks for pressing darts

    by tracey dennis
    Pressing Darts! We're sharing a few simple tips & tricks for pressing darts for our wrap skirt. - Darts are pressed towards the outside seams ...

  • Sewing the kimono neckline

    by tracey dennis
    We're sharing a few tips & tricks for hemming our 'summer kimono jacket', especially the neckline! When hemming around the front edge and neck...

  • How to sew an invisible ladder stitch

    by tracey dennis
    This technique can be used to sew openings within bags, along seams or to sew up holes on stuffed animals too. We're using a contrast thread for th...