Hello Everyone! Butternut soup has endless variations, and I love to experiment with food and baking. I make this soup regularly during the cold winter months and freeze some of it as well. Ingredients: 4 TBS olive oil 2 onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 6 carrots, diced 2 kg butternut, cubed 1 cinnamon stick …
Hello Everyone! The winter weather is slowly creeping upon us, and I am thrilled that my jacket is finished and ready for the cold months ahead. This is one jacket that will be hanging in my closet for quite a few years. There is nothing better than the softness and warmth of wool in winter …
Hello Everyone! I made this dress for a graduation dinner party, from a pattern I use quite often when I am pressed for time. I just added sleeves and a different neckline. Velvet tends to add quite a few centimetres, to even the slimmest of hips and waists, but I love the colour and the …
Hello Everyone! Sewing with mesh and other sheer fabrics can be a nightmare, but easy if you follow the techniques at the bottom of the page. I made this top for easy wear, taking me from day to night. It does not crease and will be perfect to use when I’m on holiday. I …
To press garments successfully, you need these basic items: A steam iron of high quality. Pressing cloths, like a piece of calico, hold moisture and are best for pressing medium to heavyweight fabrics. Muslin is semi-transparent and is suitable for pressing delicate fabrics. A tailor’s ham has an oval shape with curved sides. It is …
A corded seam can be used in both dressmaking and home decorating. You can buy, or make your own covered cording. How to apply cording to a seam: Pin or tack cording to the right side of one seam allowance, and align the raw edge of the cording toward the raw edge of the …
Hello Everyone! With winter now on our doorstep, I decided to make a Denim Jacket and Jeans, which are perfect to wear in-between autumn and winter seasons. The denim has a slight stretch, which makes the outfit very comfortable to wear. All patterns were self-drafted. This top is from a few seasons ago, but …
Bias strips are bands of fabric, that is cut on the true bias, (at an angle of 45 degrees). They have many uses, ranging from hemming, piping, and cording, as well as binding necklines and ruffles. Place a sewer’s ruler on the wrong side of the fabric, at a 45-degree angle. Draw lines wide enough …
We visited Bangkok for the first time in January 2017. Bangkok is an exciting city and well known for its shrines and vibrant street life. There are so many sightseeing options, as well as many shopping venues to choose from. We took a 4-hour Tuk-Tuk ride around the city, which gave us a great introduction …
Hello Everyone! Today’s post features garments designed by another rising star and former student, Joice Jaravaza. Details on all garments are on point, and I am beaming with pride. This is Joice