Let’s begin hemming your Darling Ranges dress! This is a simple and straightforward process. First, ensure your skirt has a uniform length. This is crucial because an uneven cut can make one side longer than the other, which will be especially noticeable around the placket. Check that both sides are equal before proceeding. Fold under […]

We are so close to finishing our dresses! Today, we’ll focus on creating the ties. However, since some people prefer belting their dresses instead of using ties, I’ve included a belt loop tutorial as well. It’s time to sew both the ties and belt loops. Yay! P.S. The colors in the photos may look different

You guys!! This is our last step!! After we finish up all these closures, aka buttonholes and buttons then we’re done and dusted! That deserves a whoop whoop or something 🙂 Ready to get started? I’ve got a few tricks and tips to show you! SEWING THE BUTTONHOLES I think one of the hard things

I’m so excited by how many people are going to take part in our Banksia sewalong in September!! I’ve finally got the schedule sorted out, and it makes it feel even more real 🙂 Unfortunately, I got kind of carried away with the planning – and may be biting off a bit more than I

I am absolutely in love with this dress! It’s my current favorite because it pairs with everything, suits all weather conditions in Perth, and feels incredibly glamorous. As soon as fishtail hems (also known as low/hi hems or mullet hems) became popular, I knew the Darling Ranges dress would look amazing with one. Now that

If you’ve ever wondered how to make a nice simple tote bag to carry all your items around in, here’s a little tutorial to help you out! This is for a basic, oversized, carry-all tote. Nothing fancy, just super simple and useful! You can use canvas, cotton, linen, or whatever fabric you prefer, as long

The winter chill suddenly made me crave dark clothing, so here’s my ‘dark side’ Darling Ranges dress. This confuses me because it’s currently summer in Perth, meaning I’ll need to switch to summer dressing soon. But who would complain about wearing sundresses and sandals all day? Certainly not me! Does this dress look familiar? It’s

I’d be lying if I didn’t admit that I’m a little upset today. I’m packing up my little study/studio space, and it’s actually really breaking my heart. I will be without my sewing machines, my dress forms and my patterns for almost 3 months… I’ve never gone that long without sewing my whole life. It’s

Many people ask me about the best sewing projects for beginners. While boxer shorts or track pants are common suggestions, I find them less ideal due to multiple seams and fitting challenges. Instead, I recommend starting with a skirt—specifically a wrap skirt, elastic waistband skirt, or dirndl skirt. An elastic waist skirt is the easiest