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Anybody that knows me will wonder why I am writing a BLOG on applique the manual way. I am a self-confessed digitiser and machine embroiderer. To be fair, I started my applique days learning the old
A bed duvet needs to be protected by a cover that is removable, washes easily, and can be closed to secure the duvet inside. Making your own duvet cover makes it easy to change the style of a bedroom.
A bed duvet needs to be protected by a cover that is removable, washes easily, and can be closed to secure the duvet inside. Making your own duvet cover makes it easy to change the style of a bedroom...
The Ruffler Foot is one of the best time saving attachments you can add to your sewing machine. This accessory is used to create perfectly spaced pleats and gathers. There are several adjustments that
This roll up accessories case is very versatile! It can be made to be used with sewing accessories, make-up brushes, tools, pencils, knitting needles and the list can go on! This project was sewn usin
This roll up accessories case is very versatile! It can be made to be used with sewing accessories, make-up brushes, tools, pencils, knitting needles and the list can go on! This project was sewn usin
Personalize your sewing space by making a pillow cover for a 16” round pillow. Key skills involve adding decorative stitches and putting in a zipper. The pillow top is made with 10 fabric wedges and a
High-quality thread might be your most important sewing tool! It should be smooth and strong with uniform thickness. Colour is the most obvious difference between threads, but fiber content is equally
High-quality thread might be your most important sewing tool! It should be smooth and strong with uniform thickness. Colour is the most obvious difference between threads, but fiber content is...
Create this super cute apron and put your own personal spin on it. This apron would make the perfect gift for your family and friends or even something to make for yourself. Credit the image to Kellie
The Gathering Foot is used to form soft gathers in fabric. You can gather a single layer of fabric, or you can join a gathered fabric to a second, flat fabric simultaneously.The Gathering Foot works b
The Gathering Foot is used to form soft gathers in fabric. You can gather a single layer of fabric, or you can join a gathered fabric to a second, flat fabric simultaneously. The Gathering Foot works
'Hi! I'm Melissa, a 30-something Kiwi living in Wellington, New Zealand. I love bright colourful prints, pretty new dress patterns and vintage sewing machines. I'm a self-taught sewist and I've been s
'Hi! I'm Melissa, a 30-something Kiwi living in Wellington, New Zealand. I love bright colourful prints, pretty new dress patterns and vintage sewing machines. I'm a self-taught sewist and I've been...
'Hi! I'm Melissa, a 30-something Kiwi living in Wellington, New Zealand. I love bright colourful prints, pretty new dress patterns and vintage sewing machines. I'm a self-taught sewist and I've been
High-quality thread might be your most important sewing tool! It should be smooth and strong with uniform thickness. Colour is the most obvious difference between threads, but fiber content is equally