It may look like a tiny spear, but the tailor’s awl is a powerhouse tool! From fabric tricks to unexpected everyday hacks, discover six surprising ways this little game-changer can make your projects easier—and maybe even more fun. Read more →
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How to Start Making Dance Costumes – Beginner’s Guide to Dance Costume Making Part 1
Many years ago, I came up with this brilliant idea to make my own dance costume. I already loved dance costumes and I was excited. 😀 The only problem was, I knew nothing about costume making. I didn’t know what a dance bra top was made of, I didn’t know types of fabric, and of course, I didn’t know how… Read more →
How to avoid sore fingers while hand sewing costumes
One of my least favourite things about costume making is getting sore fingers 🙁 So I use my sewing machine for most part, but I usually do these things by hand: Attaching straps to bra cups – because feeding bra cups through a sewing machine can be tricky. Securing fabric to cover bras – because I don’t want stitches to… Read more →
3 sewing tools that make costume making faster & more fun!
Some tools can make a world of difference 🙂 Today I want to share with you 3 of my favourite sewing tools that made a world of difference to my costume making. After I met these tools, costume making has become easier, faster and more fun! 😀 If you are looking to upgrade your sewing tools, I highly recommend these. I’ll include… Read more →