Sewing classes and services in Ladysmith
Photo by Ksenia Chernaya on Pexels.com If you have been to my classes you know that I LOVE online PDF patterns. In my opinion the patterns from good PDF companies are better drafted, more inclusive, longer lasting and just in all ways beat old-school packet patterns that you had to fish out of a filing... Continue Reading →
In April I worked with my Simple Stitches beginners class on the Staycation Dress by Ellie and Mac Patterns. All the patterns I choose for my classes are size inclusive and from pattern companies that I know produce good quality patterns. I get asked by students a lot about how to get the most value... Continue Reading →
Does sewing save money? You must save so much money by sewing your own clothes? Great hobby, you will save a ton! These are questions and assertions that I hear a lot as someone who sews. Even more when the person knows that I sew a large proportion of my family's wardrobe. I got the... Continue Reading →
Beatbox romper by The Coastal Stitcher (left), example make of the pattern from the Ellie and Mac website (right). The Beatbox Romper is my daughter's absolute favourite pattern. It is made by the awesome pattern company Ellie and Mac and comes in kids sizing from 3 months to 14 years. My kiddo loves the pocket... Continue Reading →
I thought it might be fun to do some posts on the patterns that I choose for classes. This way you can see why I pick the patterns that we work on. For February's Mini Makers class I have chosen one of my favourite kids patterns. This is the Jungle pant by Puperita. It makes... Continue Reading →
The Coastal Stitcher 