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Apr 182 min read

Hand Sewn Bias Hem to Improve Loved Shirt

I improved my much-loved handmade shirt by switching out the bias bound hem with a handsewn binding.

Apr 182 min read

Hand Sewn Bias Hem to Improve Loved Shirt

I improved my much-loved handmade shirt by switching out the bias bound hem with a handsewn binding.

Mar 22, 20231 min read

Creative Ways to Use Special Objects

Find creative ways to make useable items from memorabilia and cherish them even more that way!

Mar 10, 20231 min read

Make a Mini Me

Making mini versions for mini humans or toys could be one of the solutions for using up your fabric leftovers!

Feb 26, 20232 min read

Giving Back Gifted Fabric As A Quilt

Gifted fabric was sewn into a quilt and gifted back as a baby present

Feb 4, 20231 min read

Velvet Scrap Scrunchies

Some years ago I made my mum a green velvet dress for a wedding. I rediscovered the scraps during our purge and saved them...

Jan 6, 20232 min read

Dye Your Toile Wearable

I have been working on a simple sweatshirt pattern. The base size will be my husband's size and once I'm happy with the fit on him, I'll...

Dec 23, 20223 min read

Use Scraps to Create New Fabric with Patchwork

I sewed new fabric with fabric scraps by using patchwork and made accessories from it.

Dec 15, 20222 min read

Refashion by Dyeing: Archer Button Up

Three years ago I found four meters of a light yellow cotton flannel in a fabric store. It was a bargain and felt really nice. A few...

Apr 14, 20221 min read

Sew Your Own Clothes!

We are launching OUTARKIA as a resource for teaching you to sew your own clothes. Click to read more...

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