Download PDF: You will need: Fabric Scissors Basic 30cm Ruler Pencil/Tailors Chalk Hand Sewing Needle Sewing Thread same colour as fabric if possible (Ideally strong quilters thread but if it is only a sample then any sewing thread is good enough) Tip: You may use the width of a ruler to mark the gridlines or use a ruler to measure out 1.5-3cm evenly spaced dots.
Sewing Machine Essentials
No sewing machine is complete without a full set of essential accessories and attachments. I have put together a checklist of accessories and attachments that maybe of interest to you. You may find these very useful for any future projects. I started adding accessories to my sewing inventory when I needed them for my projects. I didn’t go out specifically to buy them just to make
Sewing Essentials for Intermediate to Advance Level
Just like handbags, a girl can never have too many sewing tools! In today’s blog, I am going to cover more sewing essentials. In the first part, I have already covered the basics for any sewing beginner, but mainly aiming at a college student studying fashion for the first time. Click the link if you haven’t already read it. Depending on what you will sew,
North American Smocking: 9 Squares
Download PDF: You will need: Fabric Scissors Basic 30cm Ruler Pencil/Tailors Chalk Hand Sewing Needle Sewing Thread same colour as fabric if possible (Ideally strong quilters thread but if it is only a sample then any sewing thread is good enough) Tip: You may use the width of a ruler to mark the gridlines or use a ruler to measure out 1.5-3cm evenly spaced dots.
Sewing Essentials for Beginners
Today’s blog, I am going to give you a sewing essentials list for beginners. Mainly aiming at the college student starting a fashion course, but also suitable for anybody wanting to take up sewing as a hobby. Depending on what you want to make, the list may vary from person to person. I will start off with the basic equipment which will help you with
Pattern Cutting Essentials for Intermediate to Advance Level
Here is a list of pattern cutting essentials for the intermediate to advance level pattern cutter. This is a list for anybody that has a basic inventory already and want to add more equipment and tools to the list. If you haven’t started a basic list, then go to my blog Pattern Cutting Essentials for Beginners to see if you haven’t already got any of these already.
Pattern Cutting Essentials for Beginners
If you are serious about making your own clothes, I would advise you to purchase the following pattern cutting equipment and tools. This will make pattern cutting easier and making your projects more enjoyable. Just buy what you need for now and slowly build up your equipment inventory. You might think this is a lot to purchase. Believe me, you will need it. When I
North American Smocking: 8 Arrowheads/Dragon Scales
Download PDF: You will need: Fabric Scissors Basic 30cm Ruler Pencil/Tailors Chalk Hand Sewing Needle Sewing Thread same colour as fabric if possible (Ideally strong quilters thread but if it is only a sample then any sewing thread is good enough) Tip: You may use the width of a ruler to mark the gridlines or use a ruler to measure out 1.5-3cm evenly spaced dots.
North American Smocking: 7 Bones
Download PDF: You will need: Fabric Scissors Basic 30cm Ruler Pencil/Tailors Chalk Hand Sewing Needle Sewing Thread same colour as fabric if possible (Ideally strong quilters thread but if it is only a sample then any sewing thread is good enough) Tip: You may use the width of a ruler to mark the gridlines or use a ruler to measure out 1.5-3cm evenly spaced dots.
North American Smocking: 6 Lozenge/Brick
Download PDF: You will need: Fabric Scissors Basic 30cm Ruler Pencil/Tailors Chalk Hand Sewing Needle Sewing Thread same colour as fabric if possible (Ideally strong quilters thread but if it is only a sample then any sewing thread is good enough) Tip: You may use the width of a ruler to mark the gridlines or use a ruler to measure out 1.5-3cm evenly spaced dots.
North American Smocking: 5 Shells
Download PDF: You will need: Fabric Scissors Basic 30cm Ruler Pencil/Tailors Chalk Hand Sewing Needle Sewing Thread same colour as fabric if possible (Ideally strong quilters thread but if it is only a sample then any sewing thread is good enough) Tip: You may use the width of a ruler to mark the gridlines or use a ruler to measure out 1.5-3cm evenly spaced dots.
North American Smocking: 4 Leaves
Download PDF: You will need: Fabric Scissors Basic 30cm Ruler Pencil/Tailors Chalk Hand Sewing Needle Sewing Thread same colour as fabric if possible (Ideally strong quilters thread but if it is only a sample then any sewing thread is good enough) Tip: You may use the width of a ruler to mark the gridlines or use a ruler to measure out 1.5-3cm evenly spaced dots.
North American Smocking: 3 Waves
Download PDF: You will need: Fabric Scissors Basic 30cm Ruler Pencil/Tailors Chalk Hand Sewing Needle Sewing Thread same colour as fabric if possible (Ideally strong quilters thread but if it is only a sample then any sewing thread is good enough) Tip: You may use the width of a ruler to mark the gridlines or use a ruler to measure out 1.5-3cm evenly spaced dots.
North American Smocking: 2 Flower/Diamond
Download PDF: You will need: Fabric Scissors Basic 30cm Ruler Pencil/Tailors Chalk Hand Sewing Needle Sewing Thread same colour as fabric if possible (Ideally strong quilters thread but if it is only a sample then any sewing thread is good enough) Tip: You may use the width of a ruler to mark the gridlines or use a ruler to measure out 1.5-3cm evenly spaced dots.
North American Smocking: 1 Lattice/Trellis
Download PDF: You will need: Fabric Scissors Basic 30cm Ruler Pencil/Tailors Chalk Hand Sewing Needle Sewing Thread same colour as fabric if possible (Ideally strong quilters thread but if it is only a sample then any sewing thread is good enough) Tip: You may use the width of a ruler to mark the gridlines or use a ruler to measure out 1.5-3cm evenly spaced dots.