by Jacks Mum | Sep 25, 2018 | Sewing Tips
My tip of the day is PRE-WASH YOUR FABRIC! All fabric. Every time. “But, but…” I hear you say, “I’m impatient to get started. It will make my fabric curl/fray. Is is really that important?” Well tough, yes it will and yes it is....
by Jacks Mum | Sep 16, 2018 | Sewing Tips
I am absolutely terrible for cleaning my machines. Or rather, for NOT cleaning my machines. I am forever getting caught up in a design or a deadline and I think ‘I’ll do it tomorrow’. Then tomorrow becomes the next day and the next day becomes the...
by Jacks Mum | Sep 9, 2018 | Sewing Tips, Uncategorized
For those of you looking to step up your game from ‘home-made’ to ‘hand-made’, a sharply-pressed, even hem can work wonders. To help you along the way I have created a nifty little ruler. You simply pop it between your layers of fabric, line it...
by Jacks Mum | Sep 4, 2018 | Sewing Tips
Did you know that there are different needles for different fabrics? Or are you guilty of sewing everything with a universal needle and hoping for the best? (Confession: even I do this when I’m in a hurry!) Here’s a quick run down of the most common...
by Jacks Mum | Feb 26, 2018 | Random Musings
So here we are again – Boys Can Wear Pink: Season 4, hosted by the oh-so-fabulous Kelly from Handmade Boy. To recap the last 3 seasons. 1. Boys can wear pink – who knew? 2. Boys can wear pink and look awesome. 3. Of course boys can wear pink, duh! I often...
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