Every year I teach my ‘Sew Fun’ classes at International schools here in Hong Kong. I’ve been doing this for nearly three years and as I prepare for another year, I have been thinking about the classes and what I really want my students to learn, besides sewing. I remember when I first discovered that…
Today I am releasing my first pattern for Daydream Patterns. Introducing the Primrose Pj’s! This set of 2 patterns is a super cute design consisting of pj shorts with an elastic waist, a back patch pocket, and lace edging around the short and pocket hem. The stretch knit singlet top features soft gathers across the…
When sewing with stretch or knit fabrics using a self binding is an easy way to finish a neckline or armhole. This tutorial relates to my pattern – the Primrose Pj’s, but also to any knit or stretch garment. Using a binding out of the same fabric you are using for the garment is an…
When I first arrived in Hong Kong I didn’t know where to go for anything textile related. I was used to having fabric stores close to where I lived and could easily and often pop in for any textile related supplies. Over the past 3 years I have slowly explored the textile area known as…
Welcome to my very first post for Daydream Patterns. This is a special day for me, as this is something that I’ve been working towards for some time now. The story really starts 4 years ago when I was happily living in a lovely house in sunny Brisbane, Australia. I was running my own bridal…