Tailored trousers sit at the top of many home-sewists' wish lists, and for good reason. A well-fitted pair can carry you from a Monday arvo at the desk to a…
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Sewing tailored trousers with darts: a practical walk-through
A delicate handmade lace bookmark to knit in an afternoon
There's a quiet ritual in picking up a handcrafted bookmark before sliding it between the pages of a much-loved novel. Knitting a triangular lace bookmark…
Shortening a jacket sleeve the tailored way with a lining placket
A new jacket that fits the shoulders perfectly but hangs an inch or two past the wrist is one of those small frustrations that can ruin an otherwise lovely…
Sewing a Charming Fabric Masking Tape Pin Cushion
A fabric masking tape pin cushion combines two everyday sewing essentials into one tidy little package, giving you a soft place to store your pins while…
Sewing a dress with a surplice bodice and tie waist
Wrap dresses hold a special place in handmade wardrobes because the construction feels like solving a lovely puzzle. The surplice bodice variation, with its…
Knitting a Colourwork Beanie With a Stranded Motif
When the mornings turn sharp in Hobart or Melbourne and you can see your breath over the barista's bench, a hand-knit beanie goes from optional to essential.…
How to Turn a Fat Quarter into Bias Binding for Sewing Projects
A fat quarter tucked into your stash can quietly become one of the most useful things in your sewing room. With a few passes of the rotary cutter, an iron, and…
Crafting a Peasant Blouse with Elastic Cuffs and Soft Gathering
There's something quietly romantic about a peasant blouse, whether you're walking through the laneways of Fitzroy on a Saturday morning or enjoying a warm…
Drafting a Wrap Skirt Pattern That Fits Your Shape
The wrap skirt has earned its place in handmade wardrobes because it suits so many figures and adapts as bodies shift through the years. For sewists across…
Knitting a twisted cable centre headband for cosy mornings
A headband with a twisted cable running down its centre has been quietly trending in knitting circles across social feeds, and once you finish your first…