Hello Everyone! Shirring with elastic thread is when the elastic thread is on the machine's bobbin, instead of sewing thread. As mentioned in my post, Shirring Fabric With Sewing Thread, it does resemble smocking in a way and the elastic…
Hello Everyone! Today I am sharing this shift dress with a scalloped neckline and flounce. I used a Crepe fabric that has been in my stash for quite a long time. I decided on this style for the Crepe fabric,…
Shirring is formed when several rows of stitching are gathered. It is highly decorative and resembles smocking in a way. Lightweight fabrics are the most appropriate for shirring. It is best to press the fabric before shirring, because it is…
Hello Everyone! Today we are making a strapless swimsuit that will be done faster then you can imagine. Perhaps it is wise to read my post Cutting and Sewing Stretch Fabrics First. I painted and made this sarong quite a…
Hello Everyone! I used Taffeta for this 45 cm x 45 cm scatter cushion. Decide on the size of the cushion, the width of the pintucks and how far apart the pintucks must be, in order to calculate the amount…
Hello Everyone! I personally do not follow trends, because its here today and gone tomorrow, but I decided to make this cold shoulder top for the blog anyway. I have been admiring the different cold shoulder styles for some time…
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Hello Everyone! The project for today is a boxer with a fly front, instead of the easy closed centre front seam. Please subscribe to the blog in order to receive the free pdf version of this multi sized pattern, with…
Hello Everyone! No visit to Bangkok is complete, without a visit to THE GRAND PALACE. Hubby and I took a self-guided tour by ferry, to visit this spectacular landmark, which was built in 1782. We arrived at the site by…
Hello Everyone! Since I have been admiring shift dresses from the Lilly Pulitzer collection for quite some time now, I just knew my Blue Linen and lace trim, which I bought in Bangkok last year, would be perfect. I used…