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- Sewing with corduroy: nap direction and cutting tipsCorduroy brings texture, warmth and a satisfying row of raised wales to handmade clothing. It can become a soft shirt, a structured pinafore, wide-leg trousers…
- DIY Fabric Bookmarks With Ribbon AccentsA fabric bookmark is a small sewing project with plenty of room for personality. It uses fabric scraps, takes very little time, and creates something useful…
- Ellie and Mac All Day Pants Pattern ReviewThe Ellie and Mac All Day Pants are designed for the kind of wardrobe staple that earns its name: comfortable enough for a slow morning, practical for errands…
- Shortening the Love Notions Verona Sweater BodiceThe Love Notions Verona Sweater is a useful wardrobe pattern, but its drafted length may not suit every body or every Australian climate. A shorter bodice can…
- Brushed polyester for cosy winter sewingBrushed polyester is a practical choice when you want a warm, soft garment without the weight or expense of wool. Its surface is mechanically raised to create…
- How to Make Bias Binding from Scrap FabricBias binding is a useful way to turn small fabric leftovers into neat edge finishes, ties and decorative details. Cut on the diagonal grain, it has enough…
- Reliable Knit Sewing on an Ordinary Sewing MachineSewing stretch fabric does not require an overlocker. A regular domestic machine can produce comfortable T-shirts, leggings, cardigans and casual dresses when…
- Adding warmth to a Love Notions Soho JacketA lined Soho Jacket can shift this versatile pattern from a light throw-on layer into a practical outer garment for cooler Australian weather. The extra layer…
- Make reusable fabric wrapping cloths with frayed edgesReusable fabric wrapping cloths are a simple way to turn fabric remnants into attractive gift wrap. With a square of cotton, a little trimming and a controlled…
- How to Sew a Flat Felled Seam on a Sewing MachineA flat felled seam is a strong, tidy seam finish in which the raw fabric edges are enclosed inside a second fold of fabric. You can see this finish on jeans,…
Popular Pattern Reviews
| Pattern | Designer | Type | Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compose Robe (Kids) | Love Notions | Robe / Loungewear | Sizes 2T–16, cosy & practical |
| Tempo Sundress | Love Notions | Sundress | No closures, shirred back panel |
| Arlington Sweater | Love Notions | Sweater | Cold-weather staple |
| Sybil Illusion Skirt | Love Notions | Skirt (knit) | 7 variations, optional pockets |
| Camden Pinafore | Nina Lee Patterns | Pinafore dress | Year-round layering piece |
| Ogden Cami (dress hack) | True Bias | Cami / Dress | Versatile wardrobe builder |
| Burda 6829 | Burda | Dress | Multi-sized, special-occasion |
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