makery

Sewing, Sewing Basics

Sewing Basics # 10 – The Strap Seam

Here’s a nifty little seam finish I learnt at college this week. Press the stitching line…. Press seam allowances open… Trim seam allowances to within about 5mm of seam …. Repeat on both sides and… Read The Post

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