Guides

  1. Creating a DIY Pattern for a Peplum TopA peplum top sits in that middle ground between structured and soft, and once you've drafted the pattern yourself, you'll find it easier to tweak the…
  2. Sewing a Six-Panel Gored Skirt for Beautiful Flared SilhouettesA gored skirt has long been a favourite among home sewists because it offers sculptural flow without the bulk of gathers or pleats. Built from separate panels…
  3. A Garter Stitch Panel Sweater With Ribbed SidesA hand-knitted sweater can be a satisfying meeting point between texture, fit and everyday practicality. A central garter stitch panel gives the fabric a…
  4. Crafting a fabric keychain with a beaded tassel at homeThere's something quietly satisfying about finishing a tiny sewing project in a single arvo. A fabric keychain with a beaded tassel is exactly that sort of…
  5. Sewing Cuffed Ankle Joggers for a Handmade WardrobeJoggers with a cuffed ankle have earned a permanent spot in the modern wardrobe, blending the relaxed ease of loungewear with the polished finish of a tailored…
  6. Make endless bias tape without wasting a metre of fabricMost home sewists reach for the small cardboard-wrapped bias binding at the haberdashery counter without thinking twice. Yet once you learn how to make a…
  7. Knitting a cowl with a braided cable patternA knitted cowl is a satisfying project when you want the warmth of a scarf without the loose ends and repeated wrapping. The circular shape sits neatly around…
  8. Sewing a Tunic With Side Slits and a Henley PlacketA relaxed tunic is one of the most useful garments to add to a handmade wardrobe. It can be worn over linen trousers in summer, layered with a long-sleeved tee…
  9. A Fabric Journal Cover With a Handy Pen LoopA fabric journal cover is a small sewing project with plenty of room for personal style. It can turn an ordinary notebook into something that feels made for…
  10. How To Sew A Mandarin Collar BlouseA mandarin collar blouse brings a clean, elegant line to a handmade wardrobe. The upright neckline frames the face without the bulk of a folded collar, while a…