I love finishing t–shirt sleeves with cuffs that have no function other than decorative. The cuff can be cut as part of the sleeve and folded up, or it can… Continue Reading

If you have a habit of ignoring the instructions for understitching -I know I used to have- I’m here to tell you that you’re never again allowed to skip this… Continue Reading

When sewing corners it’s important to make them look sharp. The common trick is to cut off seam allowance at the corner before turning it. I prefer a method that… Continue Reading

Recently I shared what in my opinion is the easiest way to finish the neckline and armholes of a sleeveless garment. However it only works for styles with a middle back seam…. Continue Reading

I just love bias tape. It takes a bit of effort to make but once you’ve got some in matching fabric it makes it so straight forward to finish any… Continue Reading

Whether you are attaching a curved edge to a straight edge, or sewing an inward curve to an outward curve, this tip helps to match those tricky curves. With a… Continue Reading

I’m working on some patterns for knit fabrics at the moment. Since a lot of people seem to be scared of sewing knits, I thought some tutorials might be appreciated…. Continue Reading

This tutorial is taken from my Hannah Top sewing pattern. I wanted to share it here since I think an all-in-one facing is a superb way of finishing a sleeveless top…. Continue Reading

To get the best shape on a dart you will not want to sew it on a straight line, even if the pattern suggests so. This is to avoid a… Continue Reading