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 I always have a variety of both …
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, Vietnam, and Bangkok, Thailand. We started 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 central coast of …
All cornered seams need reinforcement at the right 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 …
Hello Everyone! Overedge seams are very narrow and never more than 6 mm wide. It is used in garments that must have a 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 …
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 …
Requirements Polycotton fabric for the pocket lining Denim/Jeans machine needles Topstitching thread Constructing the pocket Cut the pocket sections out. Fold the pocket lining, right sides together on the foldline, and press. Neaten the curved edge of the hip panel with overlocking. Pin the wrong side of the hip panel to the right side …
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 …
Upon our arrival in Hanoi, we immediately felt the difference in the climate. While Southern Vietnam was extremely hot, the Northern parts were nice and cool, with the odd drizzle of light rain now and then. We started visiting museums in and around the city of Hanoi. The beautiful St Joseph’s Cathedral is opposite our …