Archive for October 2025
Book Review: Sewing with Scraps
It’s my pleasure to review Sewing with Scraps – 15 projects to sew a sustainable wardrobe using leftover fabric by Birgitta Helmersson and Sam Grose. In the interests of disclosure, the book’s publisher asked if I would like a free review copy, and I said yes, as I knew it would be good and thought…
Read MoreHome Ec at Home
Neither of my two teens have been interested in sewing; their creativity has taken other forms, but a chance combination of events has led to my older teen to try a sewing project. My teen happened to see a checked shirt from the op shop, which was going back to the op shop. Mr H…
Read MoreNew Tips for Sewing Rouleau Loops
I had a wonderful visit from a long-time sewing friend. Of course we talked about sewing and clothes! She works in a bridal salon making gowns, and shared a couple of new tricks she’d learnt. The salon uses rouleau loops and buttons a great deal, as they’re stronger and more reliable than zips. They make…
Read MoreHow to Sew in Bed
Many years ago, when I was a fashion student, I tried sewing in bed. It was winter, my bedroom was cold, and I had some handsewing to do to finish off an assignment for class. So I sat up in bed and sewed. All was fine and I got it finished. But you can probably…
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