Hello Everyone! It certainly has been a long time since my last post. The projects I worked on, took much longer to complete then I expected. I decided on this simple jacket to gently ease my way back into sewing…
Chiang Rai is a quaint and artistic town in Northern Thailand, offering numerous sights and activities in and outside the city. Chiang Rai oozes with natural beauty and history that will certainly captivate any visitor. There are many flights to…
Hello Everyone! It certainly has been a while since my last post, but I will be back within a few weeks. I simply had to take a moment away from my projects, to share this stunning creation, which was designed…
Hello Everyone! My project for today is part two of last weeks post. Making this tights is quick and easy. Cotton or nylon lycra can be used. REQUIREMENTS Good quality lycra Elastic for the waist Matching polyester thread Floss for…
Hello Everyone! Today I am sharing a tutorial for a sports bra, but the same pattern can be used for a lace or cotton lycra crop top. The elastic casing can also be omitted and elastic can be sewn directly…
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…