sewmuchmorefunJun 26, 20212 minVlieseline Perfect Hem Tape GiveawayIn episode 45 of the Sew Mindful podcast I got chance to catch up again with the fabulous Janet Kolle of Vlieseline (part of the...
sewmuchmorefunMay 15, 20212 minLost your style? Top tips on how to get back on track!When our lives change the clothes and styles that used to work for us can seem like they no longer fit. This can be triggered by lots of...
sewmuchmorefunMay 1, 20211 minVlieseline Embroidery Set GiveawayIn episode 38 of the Sew Mindful podcast I got chance to talk to the fabulous Janet Kolle of Vlieseline (part of the Fruedenburg Group)...
sewmuchmorefunApr 20, 20216 minFabric Focus: DENIM - The Switzerland of fabrics!Denim is one of the few fabrics that crosses all walks of life and as such I wanted to find out more about it and how tips on using it...
sewmuchmorefunApr 14, 20212 min1.17 Full Calf Adjustments (Trousers)Tuesday Techniques! If you find that when you make or wear trousers, they wrinkle up at the bottom of the back thigh around the knee then...
sewmuchmorefunMar 19, 20212 min1.16 Full Thigh Adjustments (Trousers)Tuesday Techniques! This video covers one of the areas that can often need adjustments particularly if you have a full bottom - the...
sewmuchmorefunMar 15, 20212 min1.15 Full & Flat Bottom Adjustments (Trousers)Tuesday Techniques! This video covers one of the areas that I find most challenging when fitting trouser patterns - the bottom. The...
sewmuchmorefunMar 15, 20212 min1.14 Full Tummy Adjustments (Trousers)Tuesday Techniques! In this session we look at how to adjust a trouser pattern to accommodate a figure with a fuller tummy. This follows...
sewmuchmorefunFeb 26, 20212 min1.13 Intro to Trouser AdjustmentsTuesday Techniques! Well I put it off as long as I could but it is finally here - the Tuesday Techniques session to introduce you to...
sewmuchmorefunFeb 16, 20212 min1.12 Full Tummy Adjustment (skirts)Tuesday Techniques! If you have a prominent tummy that you would rather not draw attention to then it could be that by making a full...
sewmuchmorefunFeb 12, 20212 min1.11 Full Upper Arm Sleeve AdjustmentTuesday Techniques! If you want to use patterns that have options for sleeves then you might find that the sleeve provided doesn't fit...
sewmuchmorefunFeb 6, 20212 minUse your face to pick your fabric- with Imogen LamportImogen Lamport is an image consultant, as well as the writer for the blog Inside Out Style, which she calls the encyclopedia of colour...
sewmuchmorefunFeb 6, 20212 min1.10 Rounded Back Pattern AdjustmentTuesday Techniques! As we get older our posture can change and one of those is the rounding of our upper backs. If like me you have had...
sewmuchmorefunFeb 1, 20215 minSimplicity 8735 Wrap Dress Hack ReviewFor quite a while I wanted to try to make a wrap top that would be fitted and just come to around hip length. I tried lots of different...
sewmuchmorefunJan 27, 20212 minThe story of Cashmerette – with Jenny RushmoreI’ve mentioned Curvy Sewing collective in a few of the previous podcasts. I absolutely love it. I love the reviews and everything that it...
sewmuchmorefunJan 27, 20212 min1.9 Broad or Narrow Back Pattern AdjustmentTuesday Techniques! If you are like me then you don't often look at the back of what you are wearing but having a poor fit across the...
sewmuchmorefunJan 25, 20214 minSimplicity 8557 Duster Jacket ReviewI have had the Simplicity 8557 pattern for a long time and it has been on my wishlist to make the duster jacket. I was delighted at the...
sewmuchmorefunJan 21, 20212 minMaking Time to Sew - with Amber AllworthAs I settle back into a work routine following the festive holidays it can be too easy to fill my calendar and forget to make time to...
sewmuchmorefunJan 20, 20211 min1.8 Small and Full Bust AdjustmentTuesday Techniques! Many sewing patterns cater for a standard body shape and proportions including bust cup size. They are often drafted...
sewmuchmorefunJan 19, 20214 minSeamwork Margo Skirt ReviewOne of my favourite patterns is the Margo pencil skirt by Seamwork. Now I have to say that the picture of the red version on the website...