by christeenjacobs | Sep 29, 2021 | Uncategorised
Sometimes, when you see fabric in just the right colour, with a pattern that you have instantly fallen in love with, it can be hard not to buy it. But the truth is that some fabrics are so hard to work with especially if you are a beginner, that only the most...
by christeenjacobs | Sep 19, 2021 | Uncategorised
Getting to know fabrics. Choosing fabric is the most important step in sewing a garment. The wrong choice can mean wasted money and disappointment, and we have all been there at some point. Fortunately, there is usually more than one “right” fabric for any sewing...
by christeenjacobs | Sep 18, 2021 | Uncategorised
Do you have hundreds of commercial sewing patterns stored in drawers, cupboards, or just cluttering up your sewing room? And do you know most of these you’re only ever going to use once. And even if you got them on sale, let’s say four for $20, that $20...
by christeenjacobs | Aug 31, 2021 | Uncategorised
When I decided to produce a Beginners sewing course, one of the things that I wanted to do was provide everything that was required to complete the course. Going into a fabric store to purchase things that you don’t understand can be very intimidating. There are...
