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...

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...

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

Edit 26 Feb 2021 Slight change to extend the list of live sessions and also added links to previous recordings for easy access! Live...

Tuesday Techniques! The importance of getting a good fit at the shoulder can be overlooked but as this is the place where many garments...

Tuesday Techniques! One of the most common adjustments that we make on sewing patterns is to lengthen and shorten pieces. As well as...

Tuesday Techniques! Do you ever make adjustments to your patterns or do you just try to wear them as they are? Are you confused about...

Tuesday Techniques! In this week's session I talk about one of my favourite fitting tools - the toile (pronounced "twahl"). This single...

Tuesday Techniques! In this Tuesday Techniques session why multi-size patterns are fabulous and how to pick the size or sizes that will...

Tuesday Technniques! In this session I explain some of the jargon used on sewing pattern pieces, why you might want to trace off your...

When it comes to sewing patterns there are so many out there that it can be hard to know just from the pattern envelope which is the...

Tuesday Technniques! There is no doubt that commercial sewing patterns are a fantastic tool for making your own clothes. But for anyone...

Sewing patterns are a great tool for making your own clothes but there are so many out there it can be daunting to know how to choose the...

I struggled for a long time to get full length selfies of the things I was making without success but recently I discovered the answer

If you have a fear of wasting money on fabric this guide will help you avoid the most common mistakes.