Expand and Explore your Sewing Machine with Confidence Live Zoom Class
I’m doing another Live Zoom class on Wednesday 4th November at 10am – 11.30am. If you’ve been sewing scrubs, masks and scrub bags but are nervous about venturing into other projects, this is perfect class for you. Called Expand and Explore your Sewing Machine with Confidence, it’s great for those who have dusted off their…
Read MoreGet to Grips with your Sewing Machine: Reversible Placemat with Decorative Stitch – Live sew-along Zoom Class
I’m passionate about getting people to enjoy using their sewing machine without fear and trepidation – to try out some of the feet that are available and play with stitches! So join me to get to grips with some of your machine’s fabulous feet and stitches whilst you make a pretty placemat for this Live Sew-Along…
Read MoreMake Your Own Body Double Workshop
I am excited to announce that I will be teaching a two-day workshop at Claire Tyler’s new Midhurst Sewing Rooms on 28-29th November. The Learn to Make your Own Body Double Workshop is one that you will love – once you get used to seeing your body double – because once created, you will wonder how…
Read MoreDisappearing Nine-Patch – Beginner’s Patchwork Live Workshop
If you are new to patchwork and quilting and a bit nervous about getting started, join me for a live workshop on Thursday 30th July at 4pm for a class on making a disappearing nine-patch. This simple technique is great for beginners as it is easy to do but the results are really quite stunning!…
Read MoreBeyond Festival of Quilts – virtual event launch
Some really exciting news – the Beyond Festival of Quilts, virtual show has just been launched, starting with the Live Workshops that need to be prebooked now and that will take place during the period when the live event would have been (30th July – 2nd August). I have been working on this event for…
Read MoreMarilyn Monroe move over – Great British Sewing Bee week 9
The start of Movie Week saw the remaining four contestants making a Marilyn Monroe inspired halter dress with pleated skirt and then a 1920’s flapper dress as their final challenge. Both options meant sewing with tricky fabrics. I’ve a few tips and tricks to make these special fabrics easier to handle. Prevent curved and bias…
Read MoreSelf Covered Buttons Made Easy
We saw the contestants of the Great British Sewing Bee tackling these nifty buttons, some of whom had a little difficulty. So here are my tips for simple success. I just love self covered buttons, they come in various sizes and mean that you can match a button to your latest project without having to…
Read MoreGreat British Sewing Bee – Top Tips For Choosing and Sewing Specialist Fabrics
Things are hotting up in the Great British Sewing Bee Studio as contestants tackled another set of patterns testing their skills and fabric choices. Below are some of my top tips for sewing similar projects using specialist fabrics requiring extra care. If you choose transparent but crisp fabrics such as organza or a…
Read MoreTop tips for Reuse, Repurpose and Recycling Garments
Last night we saw our intrepid contestants of the Great British Sewing Bee turning a mix of garments into a bomber jacket and the final challenge, turning sweater knits into a winter dress (which seams incongruous whilst we are having such sunny weather, but of course, this was filmed last year!). Re-purposing old, previously…
Read MoreSewing Bias-Cut Lingerie
This week on the Great British Sewing Bee, we saw the majority of contestants making their sleep sets from bias cut fabrics. Bias cut garments will follow your curves beautifully and are comfortable to wear, but sewing on the bias can have some tricky issues to contend with. I’ve put my top tips below. …
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