Author: sysadmin yuta
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My June makes
Hello! Today I would like to show you my June makes, and give you my humble opinion on a few patterns! I love discovering and sewing with independent pattern brands I have never used before, and this month I used 3 new (to me) pattern brands. Let’s dive in… Liliana vest – Vikisews I was…
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5 tips to sew delicate fabrics
In this post, I will share with you 5 tips to sew delicate and fine fabrics. I made my own wedding dress 4 years ago and more recently a Sicily slip dress (pattern from Sewing Masin), and I have faced many issues with delicate fabrics (if not all the issues you can have with them!).…
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5 tips to sew your own wedding dress
Today I am sharing my tips to sew your own wedding dress. It’s a subject I know quite well because I have made my own wedding dress in 2019! Since then, I have been able to step back and reflect on a few tips I would have liked to know before starting this complex and…
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How to modify the neckline of a t-shirt pattern – Nuage pattern hack
I have recently launched the Nuage t-shirt pattern and I thought it would be nice to offer a hack for those of you who prefer a low(er) cut neckline. In this blog post I will explain how to modify the neckline of a t-shirt pattern, especially how to make it low cut, in just a…
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How to sew knit fabrics
Hi all! I am about to launch my first pattern for knit fabrics, the Nuage shirt, so I thought I would share my top tips to sew knit fabrics with you. In this post, I will explain how to sew knit fabric according to my experience and preferences. I will not explain what is knit…
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Reuse your fabrics scraps with these beautiful sewing projects
If like me you don’t throw away your fabric scraps in order to reduce waste (and also because you never know) you end up with a huge amount of fabric scraps and don’t know what to do with them. Fortunately, there are many possible ways to “get rid” or rather to reuse them. I have…
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Tips to sew the Paulette pattern
Paulette is one of the most advanced Camimade patterns so it deserves a few tips! Sewing level Paulette is an intermediate level sewing pattern but there are some delicate details to sew like attaching the collar and the bodice lining. This requires some experience and accuracy. I think the most difficult part though, is the…
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How to print and use PDF sewing patterns?
I have recently updated my “old” patterns, Dune, Mirage and Dust, and they are now layered. This means you can now print the size(s) you want. But let’s take a step back and explain exactly what PDF patterns are and how to use them. What to expect when buying PDF patterns? How to print PDF…
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Peter Pan collar dress and blouse pattern – Paulette
Hello hello! Let me introduce you to my latest sewing pattern, the Paulette dress and blouse. This pattern features a maxi Peter Pan collar, a feminine front keyhole and small cap sleeves. Paulette is the last pattern of the Anita collection. Such as the other patterns of the collection, Lucette and Colette, Paulette is baby bump…
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DIY – How to make lavender sachets
I have recently made very simple lavender sachets to put in my wardrobe on hangers. It is so easy to make and useful that I thought I would share how I made them. But first thing first, let’s talk about why lavender sachets are so useful. Why lavender sachets? There are many benefits about making…