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Month: April 2018

How To Pickle Olives

by DebbyPosted onApril 26, 2018October 5, 2021

Hello Everyone! Olive harvesting is in full swing here on the Cape West Coast and I would like to share my version of ''Pickled Olives'' with you. Curing olives is a long process, but well worth the effort. I love…

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Evening Gowns Made By Stella Fabing

by DebbyPosted onApril 24, 2018October 5, 2021

Hello Everyone!!! Today's post features evening gowns made by my former student, Stella Fabing. I am constantly blown away by the beautiful garments my students make. Below are some examples of the lace moulding technique, perfectly constructed.

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A visit to Hoi An (Central Vietnam)

by DebbyPosted onApril 18, 2018October 6, 2021

In January 2017 we decided to visit Hoi An in Vietnam and Bangkok in Thailand. We started off with Hoi An, since we heard so much about this historical town from fellow travellers from South Africa. Hoi An is a…

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Navy Blue And White Square Neckline Dress

by DebbyPosted onApril 17, 2018October 4, 2021

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How To Sew Cornered Seams

by DebbyPosted onApril 14, 2018October 6, 2021

All cornered seams need reinforcement at the angle to strengthen them.  This can be achieved by using small stitches between 1 and 1.5 mm and for about 2 cm on either side of the corner. To join an inward corner…

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Bias, Overedge and Hairline Seams Tutorial

by DebbyPosted onApril 12, 2018October 6, 2021

Hello Everyone! Overedge seams are very narrow and never more than 6 mm wide. It is used in garments that must have minimum bulk. A zigzag or an overlock (serger) stitch is used for most overedge seams. Hairline seam: The…

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A visit to Mai Chau (Northwest Vietnam)

by DebbyPosted onApril 12, 2018October 6, 2021

While still on holiday in Hanoi, we went on a few day trips to explore the northern region. One of the trips was to Mai Chau, which is about 160 km from Hanoi. Our trip started with a 7 am…

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Lace Night Dress With Lace Application Tutorial

by DebbyPosted onApril 10, 2018October 6, 2021

Hello Everyone!!! I love the colour and texture of this night dress. The fabric is lightweight satin and has a slight stretch in it. It is perfect for those hot summer nights. I was so impressed with the texture of…

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Self Enclosed Seams Tutorial

by DebbyPosted onApril 6, 2018October 6, 2021

Self-enclosed seams are those in which all seam allowances are contained within the finished seam. It, therefore, avoids the necessity of a separate seam finish. They are especially appropriate for visible seams on sheer fabrics and unlined jackets. They are…

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DIY Lampshade Cover

by DebbyPosted onApril 3, 2018October 6, 2021

Hello Everyone!!! I love making loose covers for my lampshades so that I can match them perfectly to the décor in a room. By making a loose cover, I can easily pull it off, wash it and replace it with…

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