Ever wondered what should be on your shopping list as a designer? Here are a few items from mine; Pins Pins help you keep your edges aligned. They are like extra hands that make your sewing easier and neater. Magnetic Pin Cushion One misplaced pin can do a lot of harm. That is why I […]
So you want to get a sewing machine? Don’t be confused. Let me help you. There are three types of sewing machines; electronic, mechanical, and computerized. Mechanical is the most basic kind. Mechanical Sewing Machine It functions with mechanical gears as well as belts. A dial calibrates the length, width, and type of stitches. Previously, […]
With the surge in corona virus cases, masks are greatly in demand. In this article, I will show you how to make pocket cloth mask. Materials (One Mask): A quarter of a yard of a hundred percent cotton. All-purpose thread. 14-inches of a quarter-inch of elastic. 4-inches of flexible metal for the nose piece. Cutting: […]
If you can’t find what you need locally, there are tons of online options. I’ve put together a shortlist of the ones I’ve seen. L’Oiseau Fabrics is a beautiful shop based in Calgary, Alberta. Their European fabrics selection is lovely, and they also have an option where members get a 10% discount on every purchase. […]
Hello everyone! Today I have decided to expose a few of the Canadian treasures that I have unearthed…i.e. Fabric Stores!!! If you also stay in Canada, you’re probably aware of how hard it can be to get quality fabric. There may be a small quilt shop that you have never noticed. Someone that quilts may […]
It had been a desire of mine to take a class in shoemaking in the Art & Sole Academy in East Toronto. So I went ahead to take an intermediate workshop class for the actual shoemaking. I choose to make desert boots. Our instructor was great and she spent time guiding each of us through […]
Vintage patterns are one of my favourites. Again, I decide to dabble into making a vintage style dress for myself. This time I got inspired by the Butterick 6796, a vintage style dress that is a bit more unique. It has a darted bodice with a gathered rectangular skirt. I love how charming it is […]
I challenged myself once more on this project because a wool coat wasn’t just something I needed for fashion but also for practical use. I had given out one of my favourite and long used coats for charity so I needed something to help me cope during the 5-degree weather of the fall season. After […]
Dresses like these are quite special, my experience with making this satin dress started when I came across the material while shopping online. Usually, I don’t like working with this type of material but the floral print caught my eye and I knew it would be a great opportunity to leap outside my comfort zone […]
