Qipao / Cheongsam dress with lace
A Warm Welcome
Just like you, I want to make beautiful clothing with the minimum of things going wrong. However, the reality is very different for a sewist like me on a steep learning curve.
When starting a pattern, don’t you wish someone would say, “Ah, I’ve made one like that. I did this bit wrong and so I did this which worked really well, and if you try this instead of doing that it’ll turn out much better / easier / quicker / wearable"!
Well, that’s what I’m here for. I am sharing all my tips, fitting processes, near misses and mistakes in organised step-by-step tutorials so others can learn from them, avoiding the disappointment of a finished item that hardly gets worn and the frustration of feeling like all your time and effort didn't get you the result you hoped for.
Read more on my About page.