Sewing with stretch fabrics

By Laura Casey

Stretch fabrics are something that I kept away from for ages. But I needn’t have – why did I worry? There are a few simple things to bear in mind when sewing with stretch fabrics. First of all, make sure you have the right needle. What you need is a jersey or ballpoint needle. Easy…

Parisienne dress – FREE SEWING PATTERN

By Laura Casey

The Parisienne Dress (FREE PATTERN HERE) is really easy to wear. It is loose fitting and, being wide across the shoulders, is particularly flattering for pear-shaped figures (like mine). It belts in at the waist and finishes just above the knee. I have made it here, on the left, in a knitted jersey, inspired by some…