Welcome to Di's Sew-It Blog

If you'd like to hear when I add new posts then please Subscribe. You'll find useful tutorials, info about fabrics and reviews about patterns I've been sewing.

I'm also planning some sewing workshops and pattern fitting retreats.....be the first to know......

Tailoring a Woman's Waistcoat

Mindful of not wanting to over make I wanted a slow sewing project for the post Xmas period. After rooting through my fabrics I...

di0765

Feb 22, 20249 min read

Making the Savile Row Coat

I consider myself lucky to have been educated during the 1960/70s. I went to a school that valued vocational subjects whilst at the same...

di0765

Feb 18, 202411 min read

Writing for Threads Mag - Couture sewing - Concealing the top of an invisible zip

A while ago I made a 60s inspired mother of the groom silk dupion dress. The design was very simple, but it threw up a few challenges....

di0765

Feb 17, 20244 min read

French seam hacks on YouTube

Have you ever wanted to sew a French seam on the side seam of a top that has a vent and wondered how to avoid leaving raw edges or sew a...

di0765

Feb 7, 20241 min read

Cruise Your Way to a Perfect Fly Zip

There it is, smack bang in the middle of your skirt or trousers and it's top stitched to draw attention to it! There's loads of tutorials...

di0765

Aug 29, 20233 min read

Sweater Sizing Conundrum - Vicky Sweater from Seamwork

I've heard a lot about Seamwork, but this is my first foray into their brand. Really liked the Vicky Sweater as soon as I saw it and knew...

di0765

Jan 10, 20239 min read

Janome Buttonhole StabiliserPlate

I see so many people avoiding buttonholes when making clothes! The practise one goes well, yet it's a disaster on the garment! I'm sure...

di0765

Dec 3, 20222 min read

Free PDF for a Cosy Thumb Hole Cuff

https://www.sew-it.uk/thumbhole-cuff With winter fast approaching I've been making a super cosy hoodie....more about that another time as...

di0765

Nov 20, 20221 min read

Comfortable Waists Without Bulky Gathers

My waistline can fluctuate so I've been experimenting using elastic to add comfort without adding bulky casings. I really don't like...

di0765

Aug 24, 20221 min read

New Tutorials.......

I've been adding new tutorials...................I just have to remember what they are! Today it's all been about how to make a multi...

di0765

Jul 26, 20221 min read

Classic French Jacket

Ever wanted to make a classic French jacket inspired by Chanel using traditional techniques? It was one of my ambitions when I finished...

di0765

Jul 1, 20221 min read

Unpicking Overlocking!

Attacking overlocking with your seam ripper can be one of the most frustratng tasks when sewing....until that lightbulb moment when you...

di0765

Jun 9, 20221 min read

Lovely In-Seam Pockets

There are many ways to sew or add in-seam pockets. I've just added a turtorial for my favourite method. I find it stops gaping and...

dikendall40

Feb 21, 20221 min read

Sew Your Own Activewear - techniques that work for almost any stretchy fabrics

You can make almost anything without an overlocker, I make all my activewear, including swimwear, with an overlocker, zig zag and...

dikendall40

Feb 15, 20221 min read

Not All Zip Feet Are Equal

Should you be able to see a zip? In my opinion ithey should be hidden unless its a feature that adds to the design. What style of zip...

dikendall40

Jan 27, 20223 min read

Welcome to Di's Sew-It Blog

If you'd like to hear when I add new posts then please Subscribe. You'll find useful tutorials, info about fabrics and reviews about patterns I've been sewing. I'm also planning some sewing workshops and pattern fitting retreats.....be the first to know......

Tailoring a Woman's Waistcoat

Making the Savile Row Coat

Writing for Threads Mag - Couture sewing - Concealing the top of an invisible zip

French seam hacks on YouTube

Cruise Your Way to a Perfect Fly Zip

Sweater Sizing Conundrum - Vicky Sweater from Seamwork

Janome Buttonhole StabiliserPlate

Free PDF for a Cosy Thumb Hole Cuff

Comfortable Waists Without Bulky Gathers

New Tutorials.......

Classic French Jacket

Unpicking Overlocking!

Lovely In-Seam Pockets

Sew Your Own Activewear - techniques that work for almost any stretchy fabrics

Not All Zip Feet Are Equal

If you'd like to hear when I add new posts then please Subscribe. You'll find useful tutorials, info about fabrics and reviews about patterns I've been sewing.

I'm also planning some sewing workshops and pattern fitting retreats.....be the first to know......