My review of Offset Warehouse’s tencel satin, which became a twirly gown thanks to the Deer and Doe Myosotis pattern.
Category: Stitches and notches
My personal sewing projects
Review | Offset Warehouse ramie X Deer and Doe Chardon
My first experience of sewing with ramie, a sustainable fibre, and a highly recommended skirt pattern for most sewing skill levels
Nine tips for dealing with curved hems
In this post I’m sharing my best advice for getting a good finish on curved hems! Read on to learn more…
(Partly) Stitched Up: Two Blouses
The Coat of Dreams is on pause: partly because I was unwell over New Year and lost momentum, and partly because it hasn’t been cold! So far, a warm winter coat hasn’t been needed overall – an extra layer has been the charm. It’s much too soon for me to forget about the April snowfall…
Coat of Dreams | Interlining Construction
My final, if not penultimate, post of the year is an update on my Lagan coat! It’s slightly later than planned, but I’m pleased to say that some progress has been made. I decided to begin with the interlining – the floating layer of cotton/wool that I bought from Croft Mill – so that it…
Coat of Dreams | All About Linings
I’m glad to tell you that, after a bit of deliberation, I have found all the fabric and haby I’ll need for the Lagan coat! Today I’ll talk about the various linings I plan to use for construction. Last month I mentioned that I didn’t want to use fusible interfacings, so I took myself off…