Australian Stitches

By Judith Turner Disaster can strike at any time, as with this dress, but alterations expert Judith, aka Genie, grants the wish of her client and fixes the problem! What was the problem, how did it happen and how did Judith fix it? Read on … Client

Compiled by Lynn Cook This simple, easy-to-use method, gives you a perfect sleeve-head every time. It smooths out any easing tucks, even with a difficult-to-ease fabric such as a taffeta. This method is best suited for tailored jackets and lined gar

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By Eddi Frantz hen you’re travelling, some things are essential – credit cards, toiletries, and depending on where you’re heading, air tickets and a passport. Another one would be an easy, lightweight jacket in a seasonless (maybe even showerproof)

By Kerryn Swan from Kerryn’s Fabric World Many dressmaking women dream of making their daughter’s wedding dress – made-to-measure and made with love, to a style of choice, in beautiful quality fabric. With so much choice available it’s the perfect w

By Alison Wheeler This series of articles focuses on various areas of garment construction and offers different methods to achieve success and a garment to be proud of. With every element of sewing there are lots of options, with choices to be m

By Barbara Emodi The question is what place does sewing have in your life? To me, this may be the only question, although one with many answers. It has already been established, in this column and elsewhere, that if you don’t sew you can still be d