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 experimenting with fruit preserves and veggie pickles and always have a variety of both in …
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.
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 travelers from South Africa. Hoi An is a well-preserved old trading post, dating back to the 15th century. It is situated on the …
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 seam with an outward corner or straight edge, stitch just inside the seamline for about …
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 hairline seam can be used for collars, cuffs, and facings. This seam is stitched with …
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 pick-up from the hotel. The journey to this rural mountainous region was about a 4-hour …
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 the fabric that I decided to buy quite a few meters in different colours, for …
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 best suited to garments that will receive rugged wear or a lot of laundering. How …
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 a clean cover. You will need the following supplies for a loose lampshade cover: A …