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......

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 Dressmaking Class in Derbyshire

I'm excited to be able to offer a new dressmaking class in Alfreton, Derbyshire. Maisy Moo Fabrics is in the centre of town right next to...

di0765

Aug 16, 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

Lovely Lady McElroy

I'm lucky to live just a few minutes away from the home of Lady McElroy The range has such beautiful designs and I've often wondered what...

di0765

Jun 25, 20222 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

Hobbycraft Made to Measure Patterns

I'm not sure if I'm late to the party, but I've only just discovered Hobbycraft is selling dressmaking patterns made to your personal...

di0765

May 20, 20226 min read

Sewing at Thirkelow - bliss in the Derbyshire Peak District.

Sewing retreats take many forms so it's always worth researching what your experience might be like. Some are residential and others...

di0765

May 11, 20223 min read

The Bruyere Shirt by Deer & Doe

Fabric The pattern suggests batiste, cotton satin(sateen), chambray, linen. Remember these are only suggestions and will give quite a...

di0765

Apr 21, 20226 min read

The Mirri Jumpsuit - Papercut Patterns

I'm going to share a few thoughts and tips about making this lovely jumpsuit. Firstly I'm going to talk fabrics and explain why I've used...

di0765

Apr 15, 20225 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

The Coat of Many Colours

My closest shop is an upholsterer who I often stop to chat too and he's been really helpful passing on unwanted fabric sample books which...

dikendall40

Jan 20, 20222 min read

New things Added to The Website ..

The buttons & buttonholes tutorials are almost finished. Today I've added an article originally written for Sew Today magazine all about...

dikendall40

Jan 19, 20221 min read

Stretch Fabric ruler

My unique wooden ruler means you'll always know how much a knit fabric stretches. I love sewing with knit fabrics and I've made...

dikendall40

Jan 19, 20221 min read

Nexus Blouse by Papercut Patterns

I do like a big blouse in a fabric with lots of drape. At the moment I'm also liking bishop sleeves with deep cuffs so the Nexus blouse...

dikendall40

Jan 18, 20223 min read

Welcome to My New Website

I'm really excited to be able to share my new website.....however it'll be a while before it's fully up and running. Firstly I must...

dikendall40

Jan 14, 20221 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......

Comfortable Waists Without Bulky Gathers

New Dressmaking Class in Derbyshire

New Tutorials.......

Classic French Jacket

Lovely Lady McElroy

Unpicking Overlocking!

Hobbycraft Made to Measure Patterns

Sewing at Thirkelow - bliss in the Derbyshire Peak District.

The Bruyere Shirt by Deer & Doe

The Mirri Jumpsuit - Papercut Patterns

Lovely In-Seam Pockets

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

Not All Zip Feet Are Equal

The Coat of Many Colours

New things Added to The Website ..

Stretch Fabric ruler

Nexus Blouse by Papercut Patterns

Welcome to My New Website

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......