Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Tricky Fabrics”
First up a massive thanks to Sew Essential for this month’s fabric!! I had an image in my head of how I wanted my Simple Sew Ruby Dress to turn out and their lovely John Kaldor Ritual Jersey and soft stretch lace made it possible. I wanted it to capture all the things I’ve been going for with my projects …
My Simple Sew make for August is perfectly timed for a summer wedding reception that’s coming up very soon. I’ve chosen the Serena Maxi Dress, made in a John Kaldor silk satin that I’d bought as a (bargain) cut piece at The Shuttle. We’re fortunate to have some amazing local fabric shops around Leeds and Bradford; this particular one has …
The Trudy dress can be made in several styles; I chose to make the cap sleeve version, along with the collar – but I adapted the collar slightly so it is more curvy and smaller. I will show you how to sew the whole dress! Begin by tracing your pattern pieces and cutting your fabric. I used this polyviscose jacquard …
My latest make from Simple Sew Patterns is their Juliette tie back top. Its a very simple and quick make, there are identical back and front panels, no bust darts and just neck facing and ties…Simples. you could make it in an afternoon. The swan fabric I use is from Fabric land here is the link to the fabric that …