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10 Ideas How to Upcycle Old Clothes | Denim | Shirt

by frocksandfrolics | September 30, 2020 | All, Learn how to sew | Free | 0 Comments

I love upcycling, not just because it is cheap but you just can't get some fabrics. Jeans for example should have that worn look. In industry it is painstakingly created with lots of machinery. Denim from fabric shops more often than not, look to new! You never...

How to Apply Bias Binding

by Marina Brumpton | April 27, 2020 | All, Learn how to sew | Free | 0 Comments

Today I am going to show you how to apply bias binding which I LOVE. It is great for making your clothes look super professional with a good couture finish. It’s not the easiest thing to do and it can look pretty messy if you don’t follow the steps so I am going to share a few secrets with you to have your garment looking beautiful.

How to Add Snap Style Fastenings to a Romper

by Marina Brumpton | April 27, 2020 | All, Learn how to sew | Free | 0 Comments

Hello everyone! Today I am introducing you to a video I recently added on my YouTube which shows you step by step exactly how to put snap style fastenings onto a romper/babygrow. An even more detailed video can be found when you buy my 'Lollipop' Baby Romper which is...

How to create and insert a ruffle sleeve

by Marina Brumpton | April 27, 2020 | All, Learn how to sew | Free | 0 Comments

Hello everyone! Today I want to show you a video I uploaded to YouTube a few months ago, which shows you how to a create a ruffle hem sleeve and then insert it into a jacket. It features one of my own signature patterns, although the instructions will help you the...

Tutorial: Learn how to sew a decorative fabric rose

by Marina Brumpton | April 27, 2020 | All, Learn how to sew | Free | 0 Comments

Hi everyone! It's Jo here today showing you how to sew a beautiful rose. This technique is super quick and easy to create - it takes just 5 minutes! This rose is the perfect addition to a flower girl dress (you can find our gorgeous flower girl dress sewing pattern...

How to apply Bias Binding – the Couture Way.

by Marina Brumpton | April 27, 2020 | All, Learn how to sew | Free | 0 Comments

Today I am going to show you how to apply bias binding which I LOVE. It is great for making your clothes look super professional with a good couture finish. It's not the easiest thing to do and it can look pretty messy if you don't follow the steps so I am going to...

How to cut bias binding fast!

by Marina Brumpton | March 10, 2020 | All, Learn how to sew | Free | 0 Comments

Sewing something which makes you want to look at it again and again when you can’t wait to get it out of the cupboard to check it’s still as awesome as when you turned off the sewing machine. Well, that is what it is like when you sew a Manhattan top. I want to make...

Bias binding a Neckline

by Marina Brumpton | February 7, 2020 | All, Learn how to sew | Free | 4 Comments

Manhattan Top Neckline Yesterday I uploaded my blog post about how to cut bias binding. You can check there if you need to brush up on that. In this post we are going to bias bind the Manhattan top neckline. If you scroll down you can also find the video for the top....

FREE super cute Fleece Hat sewing Pattern

by frocksandfrolics | January 9, 2020 | All, Learn how to sew | Free | 0 Comments

When its cold outside and you just want to sew something up for yourself and the kiddos a hat is perfect. Whip it up super quick and enjoy 30 minutes at the sewing machine. You can download the hat pattern from our sewing academy and get going. The pattern has three...

Choosing Your First Sewing Machine What Questions You Need to Ask Yourself

by Marina Brumpton | December 19, 2019 | All, Learn how to sew | Free | 0 Comments

Buying your own sewing machine for the first time is a joyous occasion and a big leap forward for any sewing enthusiast. Plenty of sewing opportunities open up for you, your skills get a chance to further improve, and you get to decide what your specialty and focus...

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by frocksandfrolics | October 5, 2020 | Learn how to sew | Free | 0 Comments

Yesterday I uploaded my blog post about how to cut bias binding. You can check there if you need to brush up on that. In this post we are going to bias bind the Manhattan top neckline. If you scroll down you can also find the video for the top. Prepare the bias...

Bias binding a Neckline – Manhattan Top Neckline

by frocksandfrolics | October 5, 2020 | Learn how to sew | Free | 0 Comments

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by frocksandfrolics | October 5, 2020 | Learn how to sew | Free | 0 Comments

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