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As the temperatures drop and cozy vibes take over, embroidery enthusiasts have the perfect opportunity to explore cold-weather trends. Whether crafting for personal enjoyment or showcasing your skills
Making Time for Yourself Through Embroidery In today's fast-paced world, finding time to slow down and focus on something enjoyable can be challenging. That's why many Australians are embracing creati
Debbie started her career working in a fabric store at the age of 20. She quickly moved into selling machines and teaching. After working with VSM for a number of years, she travelled to many craft sh
Get Ready for a Cosy Winter with Creative Quilting Projects As winter approaches in Australia, it’s the perfect time to start planning winter quilting ideas that bring both warmth and comfort into you
You may have seen in my last post, I wanted to try embroidering onto soft bra tulle with my creative 3.0. For that project, I chose a small design, which I then cut out and applique onto a bralette, l
Wow I just realised that when I first started writing blog posts for Singer Sewing Australia 2 years ago my eldest boy had just turned 11 and this week my youngest boy, Noah turned 11.So I thought I’
One of the fundamental elements of embroidery is using a stabiliser to prevent puckering and stretching of fabric during the stitching process. The essential component come in a variety of forms and c
Wow I just realised that when I first started writing blog posts for Singer Sewing Australia 2 years ago my eldest boy had just turned 11 and this week my youngest boy, Noah turned 11.So I thought I’
Matching a button placket requires some careful thought and consideration but is well worth the effort for the seamless look that it creates. Understanding the construction of your button-up shirt (or
Pattern drafting is a term that often 'scares' dressmakers, who then shy away from it. Here is a quick and easy way to introduce you to pattern drafting which allows you to build confidence and skill.
As the mother of two teenage girls, they have always had quilts galore to cuddle, snuggle and keep warm in. They came in a variety of forms – Pooh Bear, fairies, pinks, purples, frangipanis and what
Pattern drafting is a term that often 'scares' dressmakers, who then shy away from it. Here is a quick and easy way to introduce you to pattern drafting which allows you to build confidence and skill.
When you want to sew an embroidery, although you want to remove all remnants of any sort of stabilisers, then a water-soluble stabiliser is the one to use. Water-soluble stabilisers are designed to di
How Stories, Memories, and Creativity Come Together in Fabric Art Books and quilts have more in common than many people realise. Both tell stories, preserve memories, and create connections that can l
Leanne Greenhalgh from Patchwork on Pallas in Maryborough, Qld, created this beautiful Welcome Home Wall Hanging for her daughter. After renting for 10 years, she had just purchased her a special Welc
These burp cloths are perfect to clean up all sorts of baby messes. They are made from cotton and terry cloth. It is also a great project to up-cycle towels that you no longer use. They stitch up quic