Category Archives: Sewing & Craft Basics
Simple Cushion with Zipper Tutorial
I love making cushions! They’re such an easy and affordable way to update a room. I recently made the spotty cushion, pictured below, for our living room and had a few scraps of the fabric left over. So I decided … Continue reading
DIY Scarf with Rolled Hem
One of the simplest uses for a pretty piece of fabric is to make a basic square scarf. All you need to do is cut out a square to the size you want and then finish off the edges. But … Continue reading
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DIY Door Draught Stopper
It is rather chilly here in Adelaide and I am counting down the days to spring (37 days to go!). I am also looking at ways to keep my home warm beyond just using the heater all the time, which … Continue reading
Inserting a Zipper the Easy Way
There are different ways to insert zippers depending on the type of project and the type of zipper being used. I want to show you a really simple way of inserting a normal zipper (not invisible or open ended) that … Continue reading
Simple Cardigan Refashion
One of the simplest ways to give a cardigan a new lease on life is to just change the buttons! In the case of this cardigan, I’ve worn it quite a lot and the buttons have faded differently to the … Continue reading
Guide to Dressmaking – 8 Helpful Hints
Making your own clothes can be a little bit intimidating if you have never done it before. With a bit of practice though it can be incredibly rewarding! Sewing your own clothes can also save you money, provide an opportunity … Continue reading
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Hand Worked Buttonholes
Image via Have you ever sewn hand worked buttonholes before? It’s something that I’m really keen to try and yesterday I stumbled across this great tutorial at BurdaStyle that shows how to sew them. My sewing machine sews reasonable buttonholes, … Continue reading
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Learn to sew on shank buttons
I showed you how to sew on flat buttons here, and as promised, here’s how to sew on a shank button. It’s actually even easier than sewing flat buttons as there’s no need for a matchstick or for creating a … Continue reading
Learn to Sew on Buttons!
It’s early in the morning and you’re fumbling around in a sleepy daze trying to find something clean to wear to work. You settle on your favourite shirt because it never needs ironing and the cheery colour detracts attention from … Continue reading
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How to Overcast Seams by Hand
Whether sewing clothes or craft projects, if a seam is not completed enclosed (e.g. in a lined jacket), the seam will need to be overcast in some manner in order to prevent it from fraying. I firmly believe that there’s … Continue reading
