In pictures: making your own bias tape

Ever made your own bias tape (or binding)? Nope, me neither. Until yesterday, that is.

I gave it a go with the help of the super-useful tutorial from Colette Patterns’ Colleterie for a rendition of Tilly’s Mathilde blouse. The white cotton I’m using for the blouse is a little more see-through than I’d like it to be and I’m not a huge fan of the facings showing through. Bias binding it is!

How to tie a retro-style headscarf

Having a bad hair day? Never fear, a trusty square scarf can hide your hair-related woes.

Who needs to spend hours in front of the mirror when you can hide your bedhead and style it up like Rosie the Riveter. You can do it! It’s really easy and requires no sewing at all.