Blog | SewingJulie

Mar 28, 20213 min read

Sewing Class: Sweatshirt

Hello Darlings, Ever since I've launched my first sewing class in January, I've been itching to start second one - and today it's finally...

Feb 13, 20211 min read

How to Sew: Narrow Strap

Hello Darlings, I am back with a new tutorial - how to sew a narrow strap! Sewing a narrow strap (also know as 'spaghetti' strap) is not...

Feb 8, 20215 min read

Guide to Embroidery Machines (Part 3/3) + eXuberance Junior review

Hello Darlings, today I am bringing you last part of my Guide to Embroidery Machines and we will be talking about embroidery software....

Feb 6, 20211 min read

How to: Shorten a Zipper (quick and neat way!)

Hello Darlings! Today I have a new tutorial prepared on how to shorten a plastic zipper! I recently showed this technique on my Instagram...

Jan 9, 20213 min read

Sewing Class: Circle Skirt

Hello Darlings! Today I am very excited to present my VERY FIRST (and free) sewing class! This is something I've been thinking about for...

Dec 5, 20201 min read

Adjustable Dress Form Review

Hello Darlings, Today I want to talk with you about dress forms, more specifically - adjustable ones. I've been using an adjustable...

Nov 16, 20204 min read

#SewTalk: What first sewing machine to get? (+Burda Pattern Review)

Hello Darlings! Today, I am very excited to bring back two things to this blog: pattern reviews and #SewTalk. SewTalk is a series where...

Nov 9, 20203 min read

PATTERN TUTORIAL: Skirt Block

Hello Darlings, today I want to share with you my favourite tutorial yet: how to draft a pattern for basic skirt block! Through this...

Nov 2, 20203 min read

PATTERN TUTORIAL: Asymmetric Skirt (+sewing tips!)

Hello Darlings! Today I am very excited to share my new make - an asymmetrical skirt, made using a self-drafted pattern. I recently...

Oct 25, 20201 min read

How to sew a perfectly straight seam?

Hello Darlings! Today I want to share with you a few tips on how to achieve that perfectly straight seam. In this video, you will find 2...

Aug 2, 20203 min read

PATTERN TUTORIAL: dropped shoulder balloon sleeve blouse

Pattern tutorial for dropped shoulder balloon sleeve blouse

May 23, 20207 min read

Guide to Embroidery Machines (Part 2/3) + Elna eXpressive 850 review

Hello Darlings! Today I am happy to share with you Part 2 of Guide to Embroidery Machines and today we will be discussing hybrid...

May 16, 20207 min read

Guide to Embroidery Machines (Part 1/3) + Elna eXpressive 830L review

Hello Darlings! Recently I shared on Instagram that my big dream came true - I got my very first embroidery machine! I have been dreaming...

May 2, 20201 min read

PATTERN TUTORIAL: Layered Bell Sleeve

Hello Darlings! Today I want to share a new tutorial on how to make a pattern Layered Bell Sleeve pattern. This is a design that I made...

Feb 10, 20202 min read

Pattern Monday: High-low Hemline Peplum Top

Hello Darlings! A while back I started a new series on my Instagram, called "Pattern Monday", where on Mondays I pop up with a new...

Feb 2, 20203 min read

Burda Style Magazine 02/2020 Review + My New Blouse!

Hello Darlings! Today I would like to share with you my review of latest Burda Style 02/2020 issue and my first make from it - this wool...

Dec 7, 20191 min read

Pattern Drafting Tutorial: Bishop Sleeve

Hello Darlings! It has been sooo long since my last tutorial on Trapeze Circle Dress, seems like it was a forever ago! Feels like it's...

Nov 13, 20193 min read

Sewing Activewear: simple tips to up your game

Hello Darlings! Not sure how about you, but I used to be afraid of making sportswear - sewing stretchy fabrics can be intimidating, and...

Jul 8, 20195 min read

How to draft a pattern for a trapeze dress

Hello Darlings! I am very excited about what I am going to share with you today - my very first pattern drafting tutorial! Pattern...

Jun 21, 20196 min read

How to choose a sewing machine? Elna Excellence 720Pro review

Hello Darlings! Today I would like to talk to you about main seamstress tool - sewing machine - and more accurately, I would like to talk...