by christeenjacobs | Jan 18, 2022 | Sewing, Uncategorised
Her are my tips on buying a mannequin for sewing, having a mannequin that is adjusted to your size when sewing a project can be a game changer. To be able to put the garment on the mannequin, and make adjustments without having to try to do this when you are wearing...
by christeenjacobs | Oct 7, 2021 | Uncategorised
What is a Nap? When you run you hand down the fabric you can feel that it is smooth one way and rough when you run your hand the other way., Patterns will tell you how much fabric depending on whether it is *with nap or **without nap. Fabrics with nap? In some...
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...
