Last year Becca began a level 1 qualification in Textiles. Her first unit was on embroidery for kids. It has been wonderful watching her enthusiasm for embroidery take off. This first unit required Becca to create a sampler of a variety of stitches. We used the following book: Making a Simple Stitch Sampler At first…
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How to Make a Trouser Pattern {Sewing School}
We are currently studying the First World War and wanted to make a soldier’s uniform for Abigail. A quick online peruse, and I could not find any patterns specifically for this period. There were lots of ready made costumes, but no instructions on making our own. So I decided to give it a go myself,…
Sewing a Gathered Skirt
Becca has been sewing a gathered skirt for her schooling over the past few weeks. This is her second major project using her sewing machine, after completing her Flower Fairy quilt just before Christmas. Becs has taken to sewing like a duck to water - I so love watching her enjoyment and obvious understanding and…