Posts Tagged ‘satin’
Vested Interest (a tutorial and more)
I’ve been sewing a vest for my brother, by special request, and I thought it would be a good opportunity to share a tutorial on lining a vest. So, first here’s a tutorial for you to file away for when the need arises, and below that I’ll show you my brother’s vest. Over the years…
Read MoreThe Last Book Week
Here in Australia, it’s Children’s Book Week. Primary schools across the country are reading, visiting libraries, doing book activities, and arriving at school for one day dressed as their favourite book character. Or whatever character can be conveniently tacked together from available costumes at home. I understand that some parents loathe the dress ups part,…
Read MoreThe zero waste Yo-yo Top
Here’s a project from Zero Waste Sewing which I never thought I’d make for myself. It’s a halter neck top made from a single square of fabric. I included it in Zero Waste Sewing thinking I might have worn this when I was a teenager but probably I wouldn’t now. Here’s what it looks like…
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