Sewing adventures: learning as I go along.
How to do perfect mitred corners
These pictures show napkins, but you can use the same technique for things like skirt splits. I also use it for the bottom corners of patch pockets before I sew them on. It reduces bulk and avoids sticky-out bits.
Style Arc Hope Extension Pack
I’m really happy with this StyleArc Hope dress and the recently released bodice extensions to the pattern.I made this up in a lovely yarn-dyed very dark navy gingham given to me by Minerva as a Minerva Ambassador. I washed and dried the fabric before cutting it out and it came out perfectly.I used the new…
Napkins are now available in my shop
https://sheilaokellydesigns.bigcartel.com/ You may not know that I also have a shopfront online. These napkins are the latest addition. Some of the older stock is now on sale. https://sheilaokellydesigns.bigcartel.com/
Pona Jacket Class 6 May, 2023
I’m giving a full day class soon @craftystudio.ie in Dublin on 6th May with the Helen’s Closet Pona jacket. I’ve chosen this jacket for its simple construction, good size range (0-30) and satisfying end product. The lapels are particularly well designed and easy to attach (see pic). You can use a wide variety of woven…
Sheila O’Kelly Designs
Three-bag toiletry set Available to buy at: https://sheilaokellydesigns.bigcartel.com/
Sheila O’Kelly Designs
Gold or linen, circle knot bags Available to buy at Https://sheilaokellydesigns.bigcartel.com
Sheila O’Kelly Designs
Circle makeup bags Available to buy at Https://sheilaokellydesigns.bigcartel.com
Sewing zip tabs for a cube bag
Sometimes you can use longer zip tabs and this is how I sew them.
Sew bias binding on the serger/overlocker
So occasionally I find it useful to sew bias binding on my serger and it eliminates the need for trimming. This would not work well for bias that’s going around a neckline or something like that as the rows of serger stitches could be irritating. But here I am making 2.5” bias binding (before strips…
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