All Posts, Fabric dyeing and decoration
Instructions for dyeing feathers in a microwave with acid dyes I really like dyeing feathers. Its super quick in the microwave and it is easy to bring back the feathers to their former glorious state with the use of a hairdryer. Feathers being what are classed as a...
All Posts, Making digital sewing patterns
Digital sewing basic block patterns and slopers from PatternLab London It was PatternLab London that sparked my original interest in digital sewing patterns. I came across it a few years ago on the web in a random search and at that point it was still in testing mode....
All Posts, Fabric dyeing and decoration, Recycling and Reusing
Buy Procion MX dyes and chemicals How to dye with Procion MX in a washing machine What started as a pile of faded clothes on their last legs turned into a very pleasing Procion MX dye project! Among the mix were some favourite pieces—a pair of trousers and a dress I...
All Posts, Half Size and Third size mannequins, Making digital sewing patterns
Four years ago, we began exploring free and open-source software, Inkscape, to create our own digital sewing patterns. Today, we’re revisiting the first two videos in our tutorial series, designed to help you use Inkscape to develop your digital pattern-cutting...
All Posts, Half Size and Third size mannequins
Although the episode in question appeared some time ago, I discovered this particular episode watching re-runs of the series. I was delighted to see a half size dress form being used on television in the popular TV series, The Great British Sewing Bee. Although I am...
