About
Hi, I’m Stephen, 60+ and this is my new passion, sewing!
I love gadgets too and will feature, from time to time, some of my favourite devices and web sites.
This is the first garment I made in July 2024. Very happy with this shirt from a pattern from Wardrobe By Me.
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First garment: tropical shirt
This was the first garment I ever made. It would not have been successful without the Wardrobe By Me pattern. The instruction booklet and YouTube…
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Wardrobe By Me. Are PDF patterns worth it?
With my limited experience so far I think that Wardrobe By Me are excellent patterns and instructions. It’s important to note that some patterns that…
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Why Use Clips Over Pins in Sewing?
I thought that you always pinned your fabric pieces together before sewing. Then, on the Great British Sewing Bee, I saw several contestants using these…
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A duvet cover made into a (reversible) Kimono?
PART 1 I found a double duvet cover with pillowcases in HomeSense at a clearance price of £18. This seemed to be a perfect opportunity…
“You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal. Instead, pursue the things you love doing and then do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off of you”.
Maya Angelou
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