Interfacing is available in (to my knowledge anyway) two colours, black and white and also fusible (iron-on) and non-fusible (sew-in) varieties. Fusible interfacing is coated with an adhesive substance that melts and adheres to your fabric when you press it with a hot iron. It’s suitable for use … [Read more...]
High Summer and Unicorns
It's high summer now, and even though the weather lately has been, to put it mildly, a little mixed, my greenhouse is at its most productive. I have far too many tomatoes for one person to consume and so must turn to my mum and grandma's recipes for soups and chutneys, and may try "sun dried" … [Read more...]
How to Change your Sewing Machine Needle
When I've got a couple of hours to spare (although it's extremely rare these days!) I love to get my sewing machine out and work on my latest WIP. It's one of my favourite ways to relax but too often I quickly become frustrated when my bobbin stops winding evenly or my thread keeps breaking (find … [Read more...]
