1960s Dress – Sewing Bee pattern challenge Week 5
A lesson in precision. Not so much a case of “measure twice, cut once”, more a case of just measure, measure, and measure again! This is not a garment to … Continue reading
Chinese-inspired top – Sewing Bee Pattern Challenge – Week 4
This top is based on the qipao, a traditional Chinese dress. It is an unusual asymmetric pattern with an invisible zip and frog fastenings. Ideally it would be made in a … Continue reading
Bra – Sewing Bee Pattern Challenge Week 3
This has certainly been the hardest challenge yet. Great admiration for all the contestants completing this under time pressure and under the eagle eyes of Esme and Patrick. Learn from … Continue reading
Babygro – Sewing Bee Pattern Challenge Week 2
Making everything on the Sewing Bee Pattern Challenge to check out what would make a good workshop. Week 2 of the Sewing Bee and I’m excited to have made a … Continue reading
Level 3 Workshop – Make a ‘Susie’ blouse
Get ready for summer with this simple blouse, using Sew Over It’s pattern. Classes commence Friday, 13th May at 9.30 for a 10.00 start and finish at 1pm. Further classes … Continue reading