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Easy Guide to Sewing French Seams
In this easy guide to sewing French seams, I will show you how to hide raw fabric edges when sewing. French seams are the perfect solution for home sewers who don’t own an overlocker!
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How to Prepare Fabric Before Sewing
Before you start sewing any new project it is important to wash and iron your fabric first. This can make all the difference between a good or great finished garment!
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Shopping for Batik Fabric in Singapore
I am obsessed with batik fabric. The vivid colours, swirling dots and flower motifs remind me of tropical beaches. If I were ever to leave Singapore, my growing wardrobe of batik fashions will always take me back to the wonderful years I spent living and travelling South East Asia.
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Easy, Stylish & Comfy Maternity Jumpsuit
By the time you reach your third trimester and feel ready to pop, wearing anything tight-fitting becomes a chore. But being pregnant is no excuse to look daggy! I whipped up this maternity jumpsuit using funky bright textiles in under two hours. The design consists of only two rectangles of fabric sewn together and can be worn over a t-shirt or sports bra. I will show you just how easy it is to make a maternity jumpsuit in this tutorial.
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Greek Goddess Dress Pattern
I was inspired by my holiday memories of Athens when I created this Greek Goddess dress pattern. I travelled to Athens in 2009 and explored the ancient ruins and beaches with nothing more than the clothes on my back and a pair of sandals! This dress is just as easy and carefree. It is designed for comfort, with no buttons or zippers, and it looks good on every woman and body shape.
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Easy-to-Make Face Mask for Hot Weather
If you live in a hot and humid climate (like me!) then you know how stifling it is to wear a face mask. This face mask for hot weather is based on the Singapore government-issued face mask. It has a single dart for shaping around the nose. The mask efficiently covers just the nose and mouth – no more, no less.
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Four-Piece Face Mask Pattern with Crisp Finish
My favourite face mask pattern is the four-piece face mask with a curved centre-seam. There are many variations of the design out there. I especially drafted my own version of the pattern to ensure a crisp finish, plenty of space around the nose area, and close fit to the chin. View Post
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How to Make an Ironing Board Cover with Elastic
Making your own ironing board cover with elastic is easy! You don’t need a pattern and you really don’t need to be accurate. The stretchy elastic pulls everything into shape for you.
Easy Patterns & Sewing
