by Maeve Fanning | Dec 4, 2018 | Body Image, knowledge, life, philosophy, sewing classes, sewing community, sewing course, sewing for kids
Mind yourself now with sewing How sewing can be a form of self care Maeve Fanning We are coming into a time of year where lots of people go into overdrive forcing yourself to get ready for the festivities: parties, extra shopping, work overloads, money worries etc....
by Maeve Fanning | Nov 12, 2018 | Body Image, knowledge, life, sewing classes, sewing community
Building a Local Sewing Community How to meet up with other sewists in your area Maeve Fanning Sewing is a lovely mindful craft but sometimes it would be nice to meet up with real people and chat about your hobby, discuss the latest pattern that’s all the rage...
by Maeve Fanning | Oct 5, 2018 | Body Image, Cashmerette Patterns, Closet Case Patterns, Denim, Ginger Jeans, Jeans, Jersey, life, pattern drafting, TNT Patterns
Tried and Tested Patterns Why you would make the same pattern over and over. Maeve Fanning There are many reasons for using the same patterns time and time again. You might hit the perfect fit on dress, use a t shirt pattern to make a shelf full of everyday wear t...
by Maeve Fanning | Aug 31, 2018 | Body Image, pdf patterns, sewing classes, sewing machines, Sewing Magazines
Positive Body Image Why we make our own clothes Maeve Fanning A lot of people get into sewing and making their own clothes because they can’t find well-fitting clothes in regular shops (RTW). I’ve written a blog post about why I got into sewing clothes for...
by Maeve Fanning | Aug 28, 2018 | Body Image, knowledge, life
How I got into sewing Maeve Fanning I first learned to sew when I was in National School, my first garment was a red wool skirt I made in 6th Class (age 12) from a remnant my mother picked up somewhere. Mammy had a sewing machine so I badgered her to show me how to...
