In episode 45 of the Sew Mindful podcast I got chance to catch up again with the fabulous Janet Kolle of Vlieseline (part of the...

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...

In episode 38 of the Sew Mindful podcast I got chance to talk to the fabulous Janet Kolle of Vlieseline (part of the Fruedenburg Group)...

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...

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...

Tuesday Techniques! This video covers one of the areas that can often need adjustments particularly if you have a full bottom - the...

Tuesday Techniques! This video covers one of the areas that I find most challenging when fitting trouser patterns - the bottom. The...

Tuesday Techniques! In this session we look at how to adjust a trouser pattern to accommodate a figure with a fuller tummy. This follows...

Tuesday Techniques! Well I put it off as long as I could but it is finally here - the Tuesday Techniques session to introduce you to...

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...

Tuesday Techniques! If you want to use patterns that have options for sleeves then you might find that the sleeve provided doesn't fit...

Imogen Lamport is an image consultant, as well as the writer for the blog Inside Out Style, which she calls the encyclopedia of colour...

Tuesday 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...

For 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...

I’ve mentioned Curvy Sewing collective in a few of the previous podcasts. I absolutely love it. I love the reviews and everything that it...

Tuesday 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...

I 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...

As 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...

Tuesday Techniques! Many sewing patterns cater for a standard body shape and proportions including bust cup size. They are often drafted...

One 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...