makery

Sewing, Sewing Basics

Sewing Basics # 9 – Pressing the stitching line

Just a very very quick tip. I was doing some seam samples for college today and I remembered this little nugget of sewing wisdom. As a beginner I would read the instructions “press seam allowances… Read The Post

Ponderings, Sewing

Ode to a Seam Ripper

Oh seam ripper, Oh seam ripper How wonderful thou art To rescue me so deftly From another dodgy dart Oh seam ripper, oh seam ripper When I sucumb to messy stitching You sort out all… Read The Post

Sewing Basics, Tutorials

Sewing Basics # 7 – How to make a Pressing Mitt

Following on from the tailor’s ham tutorial… here’s another handy little pressing aid that’s quick and easy to make. Start off with a paper template like this. Roughly the size of your hand (with fingers… Read The Post

Handpainted Furniture, Restyles, Upcycling

Restyle # 5 – Writing Bureau

I finished up a revamp recently that I started back in the summer…. Here she is now… I tend to do alot of this type of thing in the summer when the weather is fine… Read The Post

Sewing, Sewing Basics, Tutorials

Sewing Basics # 3 – How to Make a Tailor’s Ham

I don’t know about you but there are some seams that I find tricky to press on a flat surface. (Some darts, curved seams etc) This is where a tailor’s ham comes in. They’re not… Read The Post

Crafty Christmas Capers, Recipes, Tutorials, Weekend Wonders

Homemade Salt Dough Tree Decorations (inc Tutorial)

I wanted to have a go at these last year but time ran away with me! It’s such a traditional craft that puts me in mind of the autumn harvest festivals at church when I… Read The Post