When you sign up for my newsletter, you will receive the pattern for the Daydream dilly bag. I came up with this little zippered bag pattern in my pursuit of organisation, I'm not a naturally organsied person, (I'm a creative genius I tell my husband!) so having little bags for everything helps me ... read more
Be my Valentine!
When my youngest daughter was in kindy she painted a little wooden heart, threaded beads onto the hanging ribbon, and gave it to me for Valentines Day. I still have that heart hanging in my kitchen, it makes me smile whenever I see it. Little treasures are the best ones and I have one for you this ... read more
How to make a Darcy skirt.
The Darcy dress has been my most popular pattern so far in my Daydream Patterns adventure. I've been enjoying wearing the Darcy mama dress samples I made for myself. I got to thinking though, that the shape is not for everyone. It's a great shape for a maternity dress, and some of my testers made ... read more
How to sew a scallop lace edging.
A stretch scallop lace edging is a very pretty and easy way to finish off a hem. I have included it as an idea for the Darcy dress. When you are placing the lace start at the centre back seam. Place the lace with about 1cm or 1/2" past the seam. Place the bottom edge of the lace in line with the ... read more
Stretch bindings
When sewing with stretch or knit fabrics using a self binding is an easy way to finish a neckline or armhole. This tutorial relates to my pattern - the Primrose Pj's, but also to any knit or stretch garment. Using a binding out of the same fabric you are using for the garment is an clever way to ... read more
