Do you ever wish that you could use your sewing to help other people? Well read on my friend because next Friday you’ll have the opportunity to do just that! From the 22nd January 2016 you’ll be able to purchase a bundle of the Dolly Clothing PDF Patterns I’ve been working on (Dolly Disco Dress,…
DetailsWay back in 2013 I pattern hacked the nappy wallet into a journal cover for some Christmas gifts. I popped the mini tute up in the facebook group, but since Ainslee Fox now has a proper blog home I thought I’d pop it up here! REQUIREMENTS: – pair of sew in magnets (you can skip…
DetailsSometimes unexpected problems give rise to wonderful solutions. That’s what happened with this bunting! I was making bunting to go around the top of the Hoop Tent I contributed to One Thimble Digital Sewing Magazine Issue 9 and because it had to co-ordinate with the rest of the magazine, I had a specific colour scheme…
DetailsI’ve been wanting to make Kt a Split Bias Bodice Bells Beach dress ever since I saw THIS stunning one that Leisa from iekids made. This week I finally got around to it and I took a few photos as I went, in case you want to have a go too. 1.Add 1cm (3/8″)…
DetailsYou’re doing the kindy the pick-up when it happens … “Oh – we just love seeing what little Katie wears each day… She says you make her clothes! How clever… Actually our dress up box has been looking really tired… Will you make us some fairy dresses? About ten should do the trick!” Now if…
DetailsA couple of weeks ago I received an email from a lady who was keen to make the Bow Peep Dress but she was wanting to have a full back instead of the low back that comes with the pattern. This blog post will talk you through how to do change the back of the…
DetailsHave you ever faced this problem? You have a handmade business and you’ve made a beautiful custom party dress. You want to take a stellar photo of the dress to show your customer but it just plain doesn’t work as a flatlay and its too big for your backdrop … This problem has been bugging…
DetailsNow you might be thinking … run and fell seams – how the heck are they relevant to sewing party dresses. I’ve got to admit I would’ve been thinking the same thing until the Billie Dress, but playing with the waist contrast seam for that dress has me relooking at all the seam finishes I…
DetailsHave I told you lately how much I LOVE you guys! I’m constantly blown away by the fabulous ways you re-imagine my patterns. Even though the Billie Dress has only just been released there’s been some super cute and easy peasy pattern hacks popping up that I want to share with you! First…
DetailsI LOVE piping! It adds a POP of colour, visually breaks up large expanses of fabric AND people think you’re a sewing star when you use it! The Billie Party Dress includes piping as an option but you could use these instructions to add piping to any of your party dresses for some added…
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