For those longer flights when you want to take a snooze, this eye mask will allow your dreams to take flight!The top side of the eye mask features false eyelashes, stitched on by machine, for a little bit of fun. The back side of the eye mask is made from satin, so it is smooth against your skin. Two elastic bands, instead of just one, help keep the mask in place while you sleep. You’ll look like a sleeping beauty, f
26th Sep 2018
Create your own circle skirt ready for any occasion.Shopping List:
Sewing Machine and overlockerWoven fabric-cotton (see below to determine meterage)Tape measureTailors chalkZipper foot, Invisible zipper foot if inserting invisible zipperCoordinating threadFabric PencilRulerZipper- any kind, we used an invisible zipper 18cm (standard bottom clothing size)Iron on interfacing(1m)ScissorsCalculating Fabric
To determin
5th Sep 2018
The Invisible Zipper Foot can be used for inserting an invisible zipper into a seam, creating a hidden seam.On most sewing machine models, the Invisible Zipper Foot can be attached to the presser foot holder. Depending on the machine you may have a shank attached to the foot or a detachable one. For more information on the correct Invisible Zipper Foot for your machine model, refer to your sewing machine manual.Place
4th Sep 2018
Immortalise your favourite clothes by re-purposing them into teddy clothes. Your cherished memories will never be forgotten.Shopping List: Sewing Machine or over lockerOld T-shirt or pants to cut upExisting clothes that fit your teddy for drafting a patternMachine accessories including matching threadPattern drafting paper, pen and paper scissorsPreparation: Pattern drafting is a term that often ‘scares’ dress makers
3rd Aug 2018
This mermaid blanket is the perfect project to stay warm this winter. This project was sewn using a Featherweight C240 and overlocked with a 14HD854 Overlocker.Shopping List:
Sewing MachineOverlocker (optional)2m of stretch fabric. We used polar fleece for warmth and comfort. (This length may vary slightly with your measurements – see drafting pattern)Matching thread and sewing notionsPattern drafting paper, pen and
6th Jul 2018
I’ve had so many people ask me how I made my stunning faux wrap dressSo I thought I’d try and explain how I adapted the Wrap Skirt pattern by Ellie and Mac (https://www.ellieandmac.com) to become a dress. Hopefully you will understand my instructions.When I ordered this stunning fabric a Double Brushed Poly from Lush Fabrics Australia (https://lushfabrics.com.au/ ) I had planned on making a wrap skirt but when it arr
5th Jun 2018
This is the face I made when my husband asked if I was really going to wear my new dress to work: Of course!My latest creation is a mashup of two fabulous Indie pattern designer dress patterns: Sew Over It's Betty Dress and Jennifer Lauren Handmade's Laneway Dress that I was lucky enough to pattern test near the end of last year.I was very happy with my pattern tester version of the Laneway. The bodice fit
17th Apr 2018
Decorate your home with a fun applique before the Easter bunny arrives.Requirements List:
Rabbit template½ meter Easter themed cottonFat quarter White cotton30cm ZipperWhite Pom-pomCo-ordinating threadsFusible Web30cm of 5mm ribbonFabric glue41cm x 41cm CushionTear awaySewing MachineScissorsApplique
Using the fusible web, trace the Rabbit template onto the paper side of the fusible web. Roughly cut out shape.Iron f
24th Mar 2018
If your machine has a feed dog lever to drop your feed dogs, and not a feed cover plate, use these steps to raise your feed dogs to resume normal sewing.Raise the presser foot and then slide the drop feed lever to the raise position. You then need to turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to raise the feed dogs. Why would you lower the feed dogs? Sewing on buttons Free motion Quilting and AppliqueFiner Fab
22nd Jan 2018
Happy New Year Singerettes! I hope you all had a great Christmas and that Santa brought you lots of sewing goodies.I used part of my Christmas break to finally finish the Resignations Coat which I’ve been working on for much longer than I intended! It’s hard to sew a wool coat when it’s so nice and hot outside plus I hit a few snags along the way. Now that it’s done I’m actually really proud of it and looking forward
12th Jan 2018
As you know, at Singer we love our friends over at One Thimble and we were very excited to see the winner of our Retro Rescue Giveaway, Kellie Brown, appear as a contributor in the latest issue with the perfect party hosting pattern. Kellie has created this amazingly simple but thoughtful Teacher's Gift Pack for a quick and easy Chrissy Pressie. We took one look and thought - Australia Day BBQ idea! Imagine bein
8th Jan 2018
When your hems have been prepared, you are ready to stitch the hem in place. There are several ways in which you can do this.Hemming by handHand blindstitch: Fold back the top edge of the hem. Take a tiny stitch in and out of the garment fabric. Take the next stitch 1/4" (6mm) away within the fold of the hem. Continue, keeping stitches small and 1/4" (6mm) apart. The stitches will be hidden between the layers of the
15th Dec 2017