The Graphic Leopard Ariana

July 5, 2022

Minerva Exclusive Viscose in this incredible Graphic Leopard print has made this perfect dress for the summer! Using StyleArc’s Ariana pattern which has a smocked back panel and button front.

1 Dress, 2 Ways

January 28, 2022

Once you find a pattern you love make it in all the different colours/prints you can find! The wardrobe staple… no one else will even notice it’s the same dress. NewLook 6469 two different ways!

The Shiniest Kielo

January 26, 2022

The Kielo wrap jumpsuit from Named Clothing is incredible, but in this ITY Silky knit fabric it is just out of this world… I’ve no idea where i’m going to wear it to but that doesn’t matter, i’m sure anywhere

Dinosaurs for All!

December 3, 2021

Dinosaurs aren’t just for boys, they definitely aren’t just for kids… Everyone should have some Dino attire in their life. This Mika sweater by Fibremood is a lovely pattern, and there was enough in the scraps to make a sweater

Quilt Panel … to Top

August 11, 2021

The top that was unintentionally made for a friend… using a quilt panel in a more creative use whilst also pattern hacking the Tilly and the Buttons Stevie Top into a faux raglan to create a colour block finish.

Joni Jumpsuit

June 30, 2021

Friday Pattern Company’s Joni Jumpsuit in Scuba Crepe. With a really stunning back strap detail the pattern just spoke to me, and this fabric works so fabulously with the extra thickness that Scuba gives.

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A too short body rise on a garment can make life incredibly uncomfortable, it makes such a difference to lower the crotch and its a much easier adjustment than you might think. Here, I go through how to adjust the pattern and how to fix a garment that's already been made (whether it be homemade or shop bought) for a longer torso/body rise than a pattern/garment allows for. Getting to know your body and how it differs from the standard measurements and ratio's used in the manufacture of garments and patterns will make a huge difference to how you view your body as well as how you dress it... get control back, and start here with this really simple tutorial.
Make It Fit - Adjusting the Body Rise
YouTube Video UCb_WFYkIdFY_j1NyHr6Qbsg_0OHInLrxXC4
There are so many sewing tools, gadgets and gizmos around but which ones are actually any good and what do they do? In this video I go through my favourite tools from my studio and explain what they do and why I think they're so useful. This video is not sponsored, its just my opinion on what tools I find to be great and use all the time. Products featured: Stitch Unpicker, Bobbin Ring, Thread Snips, Tracing Wheel, Sewing Gauge, Chalk Wheel, Vario Pliers and EZ Point and Turner (available in the UK from https://www.lordsewing.co.uk/).
Sewing Gadgets and Gizmos - Tools I Can't Live Without
YouTube Video UCb_WFYkIdFY_j1NyHr6Qbsg_KF-skfU-qoU
Clothes not fitting properly is extremely annoying, whether they are shop bought or home made. Knowing how to complete a fitting on yourself in the mirror is really key to being able to make simple adjustments to improve the fit. This video will show you how to do the fitting and how to then translate that information into sewing the changes. Here I specifically show you how to take in the side seams and raise the hem line. There is so much power in being able to make your clothes fit you rather than trying to make your body work for the clothes... it's something I feel really passionately about.
Simple Adjustments - A Tutorial for Altering your Clothes.
YouTube Video UCb_WFYkIdFY_j1NyHr6Qbsg_AkRYI_5oMtE
Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ba6lOwETrd0 This video covers vertical diamond shape darts... the all important information on how best to sew them but also how to manipulate them to fit your body and how to add them to a pattern/garment that doesn't already have them. These darts are so crucial for pulling in the waist and obtaining a really good fit on a garment. Everyone's bodies are different so its time to accept that the pattern doesn't always know best and get the confidence you need to adapt it to fit you! Sewing darts well is something that can really elevate the finish on your handmade garments, and hopefully both the first video and this one can help you achieve that really polished finish.
Tackling Darts - Part 2, A tutorial for diamond shape darts
YouTube Video UCb_WFYkIdFY_j1NyHr6Qbsg_NpTh3FmKeBo
Darts are used in clothing to provide fit around curves, but stitching them can be tricky. In this video I will show you how to get really crisp and beautifully sewn darts AND a really easy adjustment for moving them to the right location. Everyones body is different so don't always trust that the pattern has them in the right spot, with this simple adaptation you can really up your sewing game and get your handmade clothing fitting your body so much better.
Tackling Darts - A tutorial for Sewing and Placing them Correctly
YouTube Video UCb_WFYkIdFY_j1NyHr6Qbsg_Ba6lOwETrd0
Patchwork is a really fun thing to experiment with and there are so many different designs/ideas out there. If you're new to patchworking use this block to transition to more complex patchwork. If you've been patchworking a while, you may find the way this is done makes things much easier so take a look. The Triangles are sewn in a way that is so easy, and removes the need for cutting out and sewing fiddly triangles, the cutting list is entirely made up of squares and rectangles. Tools I use for this are a quarter inch foot, rotary cutter, ruler (I use a pattern master) and cutting board with 3 colours of fabric cut as below. Cutting list in Inches Background Colour: 2 2x11 3 3.5x3.5 2 2x2 1 2.5x4 Stem/Leaves: 1 3.5x3.5 2 2x2 1 2.5x4 Flower: 2 3.5x3.5 2 2x2 1 6.5x3.5 Cutting list in CM Background Colour: 2 5x28 3 9x9 2 5x5 1 6.5x10 Stem/Leaves: 1 9x9 2 5x5 1 6.5x10 Flower: 2 9x9 2 5x5 1 16.5x9 If you're wondering about scaling this block up or down, you'll need to use the size of your square as half of the hypotenuse of your triangle.
Tulip Block - Sewing Patchwork Triangles the Easiest way!
YouTube Video UCb_WFYkIdFY_j1NyHr6Qbsg_ofQJnGOXO7M
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A too short body rise on a garment can make life incredibly uncomfortable, it makes such a difference to lower the crotch and its a much easier adjustment than you might think. Here, I go through how to adjust the pattern and how to fix a garment that's already been made (whether it be homemade or shop bought) for a longer torso/body rise than a pattern/garment allows for. Getting to know your body and how it differs from the standard measurements and ratio's used in the manufacture of garments and patterns will make a huge difference to how you view your body as well as how you dress it... get control back, and start here with this really simple tutorial.
Make It Fit - Adjusting the Body Rise
YouTube Video UCb_WFYkIdFY_j1NyHr6Qbsg_0OHInLrxXC4
There are so many sewing tools, gadgets and gizmos around but which ones are actually any good and what do they do? In this video I go through my favourite tools from my studio and explain what they do and why I think they're so useful. This video is not sponsored, its just my opinion on what tools I find to be great and use all the time. Products featured: Stitch Unpicker, Bobbin Ring, Thread Snips, Tracing Wheel, Sewing Gauge, Chalk Wheel, Vario Pliers and EZ Point and Turner (available in the UK from https://www.lordsewing.co.uk/).
Sewing Gadgets and Gizmos - Tools I Can't Live Without
YouTube Video UCb_WFYkIdFY_j1NyHr6Qbsg_KF-skfU-qoU
Clothes not fitting properly is extremely annoying, whether they are shop bought or home made. Knowing how to complete a fitting on yourself in the mirror is really key to being able to make simple adjustments to improve the fit. This video will show you how to do the fitting and how to then translate that information into sewing the changes. Here I specifically show you how to take in the side seams and raise the hem line. There is so much power in being able to make your clothes fit you rather than trying to make your body work for the clothes... it's something I feel really passionately about.
Simple Adjustments - A Tutorial for Altering your Clothes.
YouTube Video UCb_WFYkIdFY_j1NyHr6Qbsg_AkRYI_5oMtE
Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ba6lOwETrd0 This video covers vertical diamond shape darts... the all important information on how best to sew them but also how to manipulate them to fit your body and how to add them to a pattern/garment that doesn't already have them. These darts are so crucial for pulling in the waist and obtaining a really good fit on a garment. Everyone's bodies are different so its time to accept that the pattern doesn't always know best and get the confidence you need to adapt it to fit you! Sewing darts well is something that can really elevate the finish on your handmade garments, and hopefully both the first video and this one can help you achieve that really polished finish.
Tackling Darts - Part 2, A tutorial for diamond shape darts
YouTube Video UCb_WFYkIdFY_j1NyHr6Qbsg_NpTh3FmKeBo
Darts are used in clothing to provide fit around curves, but stitching them can be tricky. In this video I will show you how to get really crisp and beautifully sewn darts AND a really easy adjustment for moving them to the right location. Everyones body is different so don't always trust that the pattern has them in the right spot, with this simple adaptation you can really up your sewing game and get your handmade clothing fitting your body so much better.
Tackling Darts - A tutorial for Sewing and Placing them Correctly
YouTube Video UCb_WFYkIdFY_j1NyHr6Qbsg_Ba6lOwETrd0
Patchwork is a really fun thing to experiment with and there are so many different designs/ideas out there. If you're new to patchworking use this block to transition to more complex patchwork. If you've been patchworking a while, you may find the way this is done makes things much easier so take a look. The Triangles are sewn in a way that is so easy, and removes the need for cutting out and sewing fiddly triangles, the cutting list is entirely made up of squares and rectangles. Tools I use for this are a quarter inch foot, rotary cutter, ruler (I use a pattern master) and cutting board with 3 colours of fabric cut as below. Cutting list in Inches Background Colour: 2 2x11 3 3.5x3.5 2 2x2 1 2.5x4 Stem/Leaves: 1 3.5x3.5 2 2x2 1 2.5x4 Flower: 2 3.5x3.5 2 2x2 1 6.5x3.5 Cutting list in CM Background Colour: 2 5x28 3 9x9 2 5x5 1 6.5x10 Stem/Leaves: 1 9x9 2 5x5 1 6.5x10 Flower: 2 9x9 2 5x5 1 16.5x9 If you're wondering about scaling this block up or down, you'll need to use the size of your square as half of the hypotenuse of your triangle.
Tulip Block - Sewing Patchwork Triangles the Easiest way!
YouTube Video UCb_WFYkIdFY_j1NyHr6Qbsg_ofQJnGOXO7M
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