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Hello! My name is Samantha Mackrill and I'm a DIY'er from Sydney Australia, with a love for pattern design, sewing, knitting and crochet. Make sure to follow my blog to keep up with my creations!

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You love your machine, yes? It’s the workhorse that can sew anything from rigid denim jeans to the softest, floatiest of silks. It’s been there for you, at 2am, as you frantically finish your new swimmers that you want to take on holidays (your plane leaves in 5 hours!!). It’s mended holes in the beautiful silk slip your grandmother handed down to you. It does all these things for you, but when did you last do something for it? PSA: Have your sewing machine serviced at least every two years (more often if it really is a workhorse). The more you care for your machine, the more love it will show you. I recently had my machine serviced at @sewingmachinewarehouse and I am thrilled with how it runs! It’s as smooth as glass, that weird clunky noise is gone, and I know all the moving parts have been oiled and are moving freely. If you can’t remember the last time your machine was serviced, go book it in now! Right now!! . . . . #mittytipmonday #sewingtips #sewingtipsandtricks #sewingtipsandtechniques #sewingmachine #sewingmachinelove #sewingskills #sewingtools #sewingcommunity

Ooohhh #pietrapants you fill a void that’s been in my closet for years! If you have seen my stories over the past 2 weeks, you’ll know that I had a few head-scratching-fit-moments with these pants. However, I finally nutted them out (with help from Mon, thanks Mon ❤️) and I now have an awesome pair of linen pants waiting to be worn! Pop over to the blog for more in depth fitting details, link in bio. • Pietra Pants by @closetcase.patterns • Fabric is a lyocell linen blend from @spotlightstores • Shirt is self drafted in linen from @tessutifabrics . . . . #hazelbrooksews #bluemountainssews #australiasews #sewist #seamstress #isew #sew #sewing #sewinglove #sewinglyfe #madebyme #memade #memadeeveryday #imakemyclothes #sewistsofinstagram #handmadewardrobe #slowfashion #handmade #handmadefashion #wearhandmade #linenlover

If your gathers always look nicer before you sew your final seam, try this awesome tip! Sew an additional row of basting below your intended seam line, and gather it along with your top two rows as normal. This lower line of stitching will hold all your gathers in place, so when you sew your final seam, the folds of material won’t be shifted or dragged around under the presser foot. Once you’re done, simply remove the lower line of basting, and behold! Beautiful, even gathers, every time 🙌🏻 . . . #mittytipmonday #sewingtips #sewingtipsandtricks #sewingtechniques #sewingknowhow #sewingskills #sewingcommunity

If you’re following along in my stories, you’ll know that I have just finished my third toile of the Pietra Pants... so I haven’t had a chance to sew a real garment this week. However, I thought I’d share something that is always ticking along on the side. Making reusable face pads! I love making these little babies, they are quick, use up my scraps, and are perfect to gift to family and friends. Pop over to the blog for more details, link in bio 👍🏻 . . . . #fabricscraps #scrapbusting #reusable #reusablemakeupwipes #hazelbrooksews #bluemountainssews #australiasews #sewist #seamstress #isew #sew #sewing #sewinglove #sewinglyfe #madebyme #memade #sewistsofinstagram #handmade

Everyone has their favourite method for storing their printed PDF patterns, so I thought I’d show you mine. I picked up some lever arch folders from @officeworks along with some clear plastic sleeves and some big sticky notes. Then, I took each pattern piece, and carefully folded it so the whole thing would fit into the sleeve. After all the pieces were packed away nicely, I used the sticky note to record the pattern name and designer, along with the size I had cut and any alterations I’d made. Originally, I had one folder. I now have four (clearly I love the instant gratification that comes with online shopping). I’ve since added some dividers, to keep different categories separate. I find this method works really well for me, as I can add to and reorganize my “collection” whenever I want. How do you store your printed patterns? . . . . #mittytipmonday #sewingtips #sewingtipsandtricks #patternstorage #storage #sewingskills #sewingcommunity

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