Moving on
March 12, 2016
My recent bargain – Brother machine – sews like a dream
Month: March 2016
Growing into sewing
March 12, 2016
As a kid, Mum insisted I learn to sew all sorts of simple garments on my treadle machine. Skirts, tops or blouses and – much later, dresses. At high school in the sleepy wheat belt town I did Home Economics and learnt how to make a dress. I remember everything about that dress – the … More Growing into sewing
Hidden talent
March 12, 2016
Whenever we went into the lounge room of our farm house the green curtained off area held a sense of mystery. In reality it was shelving for family games and a quarter zone for Mum’s sewing table and machine. The table was a converted treadle machine base. The drawers were stacked with cottons, scissors, pins, … More Hidden talent
Starting sewing – in the beginning
March 8, 2016
As a kid my mum taught me to sew my own dolls clothes. Inauspicious as that might sound everything was mini – mini coats with fur collars, buttons, lapels – all hand stitched to perfection. No false seams, all seams finished off properly. Dresses and skirts fitted like gloves. Blouses were neatly tucked into skirts. … More Starting sewing – in the beginning
Susansewingcircle
March 7, 2016
Susan sews custom clothes for toddlers, teens and adults. In 2016 Susan will launch two new lines focussing on toddlers and teenage girls. Specially4U garments are uniquely yours – your design ideas and fabric preferences for your comfort. Sit on a comfy cushions, enjoy a custom throws, quilts, drapes, table runners or other bespoke items of cheerful … More Susansewingcircle
