I’m going to miss this room (not to mention THAT CLOSET), but I’m so excited about my new place! Oh, and more about that! I really love this apartment, and I have enjoyed living here this past year. However, one of my friends got me a great hook-up on an AMAZING house (...
One of the courses below in my ‘not for me’ section is mainly in words, while for style I do better with images. You Look Fab has daily posts on style topics – fun to follow, but not the best place to start as a guide for your personal style search. We are all different, ...
The best place for books is at Kinokuniya, it’s a huge Japanese bookshop with lots of Japanese (and English) craft books. It’s located at Ngee Ann City on Orchard Road which is the main shopping belt. If you need more directions let me know and I’ll email you! For fabrics, you...
This is fun: a simple zero-waste project you can do in like half an hour (to diy a whole set!). Make a quick batch ofzero waste makeup remover wipes- tutorial here at AppleGreen Cottage. Bonus, place them inthis tiny fabric binor adrawstring pouchthat can be washed as well, and ...
Sleeve lining basted into place Completed jacket In summary, I learned so much about couture sewing methods while working on this project. I easily spent a hundred hours on it, but the result is something I will wear with much satisfaction for years to come. It has also given me a great...
classes,online,sewing Deluxe Hand Sewn Shirt 2024 (Fall session) at last! many of you have contacted me, and finally here are the full details for the Fall session of Deluxe Hand-Sewn Shirt. this virtual class will take place over…Read More ...
Looking to start sewing but don't know where to begin? This post is the perfect place to start! I'll hold you by the hand and explain all you need to know to start using your sewing machine. I'll help you get started on your sewing journey - from showing you around the machine an...
Classes take place in my dedicated sewing studio near Beckenham Rugby Club (Beckenham, Kent) on Thursdays and Sundays. BOOK A CLASS HAVE SOME QUESTIONS If you have a question please check out my FAQs here and if you don't find what you need just contact me. ...
until you have something that matches your skirt’s circumference. Sew the strip right sides together with your hem edge, then press the allowances toward the skirt. Fold the white cotton facing up into place on the inside of the skirt and press the lower edge nicely. Hem the raw edge of...
With the tucks in place, it’s time to create a center front placket in the chemise. This is an option outside of the Girls Linens pattern, so we’ll walk through step-by-step here. You can also use this technique on adult chemises, as it’s a common feature! Side-Bar Session Th...