A 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…
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Creating a DIY Pattern for a Peplum Top
Sewing a Six-Panel Gored Skirt for Beautiful Flared Silhouettes
A 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…
A Garter Stitch Panel Sweater With Ribbed Sides
A hand-knitted sweater can be a satisfying meeting point between texture, fit and everyday practicality. A central garter stitch panel gives the fabric a…
Crafting a fabric keychain with a beaded tassel at home
There'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…
Sewing Cuffed Ankle Joggers for a Handmade Wardrobe
Joggers 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…
Make endless bias tape without wasting a metre of fabric
Most 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…
Knitting a cowl with a braided cable pattern
A 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…
Sewing a Tunic With Side Slits and a Henley Placket
A 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…
A Fabric Journal Cover With a Handy Pen Loop
A 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…
How To Sew A Mandarin Collar Blouse
A 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…