by Jacks Mum | Mar 7, 2019 | Random Musings
It’s PINK season! All this week some fabulous bloggers have been sharing their creations and thoughts for Boys Can Wear Pink Season 5. (Hosted by the ever lovely and talented Kelly from Handmade Boy.) I’ve been privileged to be a part of the tour for the last four...
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...
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