BLOG | SewingJulie

Dec 3, 2017
1 min

DID IT MYSELF: Rosy Jacket (+Burda pattern review)

Hello Everyone! This jacket is very special for me, as I have been eyeing this pattern from Burda Style magazine since I started sewing,...

Nov 27, 2017
3 min

#SewTalk: How long it takes to learn to sew?

Hi Everyone! Good to be back to #SewTalk Mondays – I love sewing, but I love talking about it as well, so these little chats are always...

Nov 26, 2017
2 min

SEWING FOR OTHERS: skirt for Grandma

Hello Everyone! Though I mostly think of myself as a selfish seamstress (meaning, I want to sew for myself only), I have reached a point...

Nov 20, 2017
2 min

DID IT MYSELF: Classy Vest (+pattern review!)

Hello Everyone! Throughout my sewing “career” I have made quite a lot of items: mostly dresses, several skirts, jacket, even a pair of...

Nov 14, 2017
3 min

#SewTalk: How to react if people ask you to fix things?

Hi Everyone! Please excuse for late #SewTalk Monday coming on Tuesday – sometimes the world around you starts spinning even faster than...

Nov 12, 2017
1 min

DID IT MYSELF: Blue Party Dress

Hi Everyone! Though I like making dresses, party dresses are not my thing – I’d rather spend time making something that I’ll get use of...

Nov 6, 2017
3 min

#SewTalk: What to do if I lost my sewing mojo?

Hi Everyone! In #SewTalk Monday I answer questions about sewing – if there is anything you want to know, please feel free to let me know...

Nov 5, 2017
1 min

DID IT MYSELF: Red Ladylike Dress

Hello Everyone! While it’s a popular saying that every woman should have a little black dress in her closet, I would extend it to “every...

Nov 1, 2017
1 min

HOW TO SEW: basic techniques I use in my dresses

Hi Everyone! I am having a day off due to All Saints day, so I decided to use the opportunity and make a short “how-to” video, showing...

Oct 30, 2017
3 min

#SewTalk: How to avoid making “home made” looking clothing?

Hello Everyone! These past few weeks have been flying by very fast, so it’s hard to believe it’s Monday again, meaning it’s time for our...

Oct 29, 2017
3 min

HOW TO SEW: half circle skirt to any dress

Hi Everyone! To me, half circle skirts are the most feminine of all – they fit all body types, are very elegant and to top it all of –...

Oct 23, 2017
3 min

#SewTalk: Where to start if you are a beginner?

Hi Everyone! In #SewTalk Monday I will answer most common questions that I get about sewing. If there is anything you want to know or...

Oct 21, 2017
3 min

HOW TO SEW: A Totally Invisible Stitch (Step By Step Tutorial)

Hello Everyone! When it comes to sewing, I never liked two things: invisible stitch (never managed to make it totally invisible and it...

Oct 17, 2017
2 min

DID IT MYSELF: Instantly Favourite Dress (+ Sewing Tips!)

Hello Everyone! If you have sewing for a hobby, you know that there is always that one (or more… ups!) fabric in the storage that is just...

Oct 14, 2017
1 min

HOW TO SEW: Armhole In a Sleeveless Dress (video tutorial)

Hello Everyone! When it comes to office wardrobe, sleeveless sheath dresses are irreplaceable: they allow you to look well put together...

Oct 1, 2017
1 min

DIY Look – Special Occasion Dress (+ Pattern review)

I believe that each woman should have a “special occasion” dress in her closet, so that when any event is coming up, she can easily grab...

Sep 18, 2017
1 min

DID IT MYSELF! Lady in Red Dress (Burda pattern review)

It comes a time in every womans life when she simply needs… a little red dress. For me, such urge comes when dark season approaches –...

Aug 22, 2017
1 min

DID IT MYSELF! Cute Lion Sweaters For Toddlers

If you have ever searched for a gift for a toddler, you know what a headache it can be – trust me, I know the struggle: I am an aunt of...

Aug 20, 2017
8 min

Top 10 sewing mistakes beginners make… And I am guilty for all of them!

When I started sewing nearly a decade ago, I had very limited resources available, there was no one by my side to consult with and so I...

Aug 7, 2017
1 min

DID IT MYSELF. Navy Blue Dress

My style is rather conservative and classic – this dress is no exception, as there is nothing more classical in work wardrobe than navy...