Learning to sew from patterns
After studying fashion and spending hours copying patterns by hand, I’m sharing the fundamentals of reading and cutting from a sewing pattern — so you can start with confidence.
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Cosmetic bag for Vicki
A handmade cosmetic bag designed with multiple compartments and a zipped internal pocket for keeping everything organised. A practical little sewing project made as a gift for a friend.
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Cat pillow DIY
Not being able to have a pet doesn’t mean you can’t make one. This little DIY cat pillow started as a gift, turned into a cushion, a neck pillow, and a surprisingly good stand-in for a real cat — minus the fur in the making.
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How I sewed an apron (with a free downloadable pattern)
A simple apron, sewn and shared. This post documents how I made an apron and shared a sewing pattern on the blog for the first time, complete with a free downloadable pattern for anyone who’d like to make their own.