Author: Beth Woodhauson

#SewBasic Fabrics Choices

Posted by | Feb 17, 2019 | |

There are a myriad of online and bricks and mortar stores that offer amazing fabrics suitable for #SewBasic, but since Lush Fabrics Australia is our sponsor that’s who I’m going to chat about here. Lush has been around for a little over twelve months, but in that short amount of time has gained a reputation for amazing quality fabrics and even more amazing customer service. Plus, the prices are budget friendly and they offer both ZipPay and Afterpay. Lush always gets a big thumbs up from me – I order nearly every month! So, our Sewalong. A lot of the patterns that are suitable for our sewalong use knits, which is what I’ll be focusing on today. Lush also have a fabulous selections of ghost crepe and rayon challis which are woven. Cotton Spandex Cotton Spandex is a fantastic choice for so many things! It’s suitable for underwear, bras, socks, leggings, yoga pants, tshirts, dresses, cardigans and more! You really can’t go wrong with such a versatile base. Lush has different weights of cotton spandex, as well as a huge variety of prints, stripes, and solids. Seriously there are 30+ shades of solids available at the moment! Brushed Poly Single and double brushed poly are both beautiful fabrics suitable for leggings, underwear, t-shirts, dresses, cardigans and so much more.  It has a wonderful amount of both horizontal and vertical...

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#SewBasic Pattern Ideas

Posted by | Feb 17, 2019 | |

The following is just a small snippet into the patterns suitable for our sewalong. If your pattern is not on the list don’t worry! We are accepting any designer in this competition. Leggings and Yoga Pants Rebecca Page Pippa Pants Patterns for Pirates Peg Legs Cashmerette Belmont Leggings and Yoga Pants Helen’s closet Avery Leggings Hey June Sloan Leggings Boo! Designs Pins Sinclair Patterns Sunset Lounge Pants T-shirts, Tanks and Singlets Rad Patterns Everything Tank Sinclair Patterns Kylee Cami Pattern Emporium Endless Summer Tee Hey June Lane Raglan Hey June Durango Tank Cashmerette Concord Tee Patterns for Pirates Free Spirit Tank Jeans Megan Nielsen Dawn Jeans Do it better yourself Club Jeans Casherette Ames Jeans Closet case Patterns Ginger Jeans Underwear, Socks, and Miscellaneous Stitch upon a time Bunzies, Scrundlewear, Brazi and Shirtzie The Wolf and Tree Socks Made by Jacks Mum Speedy Pants Flosstyle Patterns Ultimate Bucket Hat Orange Lingerie – Various lingerie Jalie – 3242 Underwear for the Whole Family This is definitely not an exhaustive list of the patterns available that are suitable for our sewalong! There are just sooooo many. If you’re looking for something in particular that’s not on this list, please let me know and I’ll do my best to dig it up for you. Happy sewing -Beth...

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#SewBasic Sewalong

#SewBasic Sewalong

Posted by | Jan 31, 2019 | , |

It’s time for another sewalong! February sees Aussewing partnering with Lush Fabrics Australia to bring you #SewBasic. This sewalong is all about making the things that we all need, but can very easily be forgotten – think underwear, singlets, socks, t-shirts, leggings or yoga pants. If it’s an essential in your wardrobe it belongs in this sewalong! This sewalong is all inclusive no matter who you make for! We’re accepting entries for women’s, men’s and children’s wear, as long as its a necessary wardrobe item. Any and all pattern designers are also welcome for this sewalong. Paper or PDF,...

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Sewing for the Changing Seasons – Rebecca Page

Sewing for the Changing Seasons – Rebecca Page

Posted by | Aug 23, 2018 | |

I’m excited to announce that we are on board for some giveaways over at Rebecca Page! This post is part of  Turning the Page: Sewing for the Changing Seasons so there is plenty more inspiration linked. Scroll all the way down for all the entry details.   I live in Queensland, Australia. Around here winter lasts about three weeks, than randomly returns a few days at a time through spring.  Last week we had beautiful warm, sunny days, and this week we’ve had cold, windy days. We’re all wishing for rain, but that’s just not happening. Dressing for this...

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Rebecca Page Circle Cardie Hacks – No Hemming

Posted by | Jun 14, 2018 | , , , , |

If you’re like me projects that can be done completely on the overlocker are a big win! The Rebecca Page Circle Cardie can be done completely on the overlocker, if you’re a bit tricky. I made this Cardie using some beautiful double brushed polyester from Hey Penny Fabrics The neckline can be a bit tricky to get done on the overlocker. Follow the pattern directions for the collar, then do one shoulder seam at a time, starting from the centre of each shoulder. Then you’ll just have the neck to stitch down. It’s easiest to do this last. It is a little tricky to get it right, but the fit is quite forgiving. Next prepare the sleeves for insertion. We’ll  hem them using a cuff. For this Cardie I did the 3/4 length sleeves and made 33cm (13 inch) cuffs. They are a bit too long, but I just folded them back on themselves and they’re lovely! I made my cuffs the same width as the bottom of my sleeves. Sleeve Cuffs Step One Fold your cuff in half lengthways and overlock down long edge (not the fold). Step Two Fold the cuff back on itself so it’s wrong sides together. Step Three Place your sleeve inside your cuff and line up the raw edges. Make sure your sleeve seam and your cuff clean are together. Pin or clip...

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