Remade Reloved by Marie

Remade Reloved by Marie upcycling fabric, especially wedding dresses, saving old sewing machines!

14/07/2026

can anyone please tell me why this works because it feels like it shouldn't?!
sewing hacks with household objects and this time its.... paracetamol!

yes this hack uses one of the cheapest items you probably have in your home and can save you hours of effort.

I'm always sewing over my interfacing and getting things stuck to my iron. this is such an easy tip. simply warm up your iron, and then grab the paracetamol tablet over any dirty areas. obviously keep your fingers well away from the hot iron plate. then rub it off. I rubbed it on my ironing board cover because I am about to wash it anyway but I should really have rubbed it on a cloth. never mind! I've called myself out on it so you can't 🤣🤪

had you heard this tip whether you're a beginner sewer or more experienced? would you try it? any others similar i should try? let me know!

11/07/2026

I'm nosy so I want to know what's the best piece of advice you ever got when you were learning to sew? or what top tip would you give to somebody who was just starting out? what made the biggest difference for you? I put this question on threads quite a while ago and got so many great responses and lots of advice in there that I'd never considered as well. I would love to see what the good people of instagram say in response to this question. I don't think it's possible to ever learn enough and as we all know I'm a lazy sewer so I need more hints and tips so that I can make my own sewing experience much easier. so I want to learn too!

please tell me! comment below :)

10/07/2026

I'm going to tell you my five favourite sewing tools under £5 that make my life so much easier.

I've been sewing for about six years, and one of the biggest things I've learned is to work with my brain instead of against it. Anything that removes a bit of friction from the sewing process is worth it, especially if like me, you don't have loads of time or energy to sew. we need to make every second count!

So here are my top five:

1. Heat erasable pens. I much prefer them to tailor's chalk. They disappear with the iron, don't rub off while I'm sewing, and I've never had any issues using them, even though I know some people have. i use them all the time.

2. Magnetic pin cushion. This one speaks for itself. I'm always dropping my pins. if i wave it over the floor it'll usually find them for me. Or just throw your pins vaguely towards it and hope your aim is better than mine. 😂

3. Wonder Clips. I use these for absolutely everything. I've even used them to tie my hair back... which did get me a few funny looks in tesco.

4. A seam gauge. This is probably my favourite on the list. I have dyscalculia, so measurements are difficult for me and thanks to my ADHD I'll often forget which seam allowance I'm using halfway through a project. I set my seam gauge once and it means i can check it in seconds instead of repeatedly trying to work it out. It's one of those little things that helps me work with my brain instead of against it.

5. A seam ripper. whether you're a beginner or experienced sewer/sewist. Everybody makes mistakes 😜🤣 The good news is that in sewing, a lot of them are reversible. Don't be afraid to have a go, then unpick something, then have another go and unpick it again. experiment, play and have fun! That's how we learn!

What would you add to this list, and why? I'm always looking for new ways to make sewing that little bit easier.

09/07/2026

here's five mistakes I made when I started to learn to sew.
obviously this isn't the total sum of all my mistakes. I've made tons more than this. but this will do for now.

number one: press your seams! I really don't know why it took me about 3 years to realise that this one is so important. someone probably told me to do it and I thought nope, I'm not doing as I'm told! anyway, press your seams. vitally important.

mistake i made number 2: not making the things I wanted to make. I spent so long battling with myself to make clothes for myself because that's what most people do when they learn to sew and I was constantly told it's a shame if I didn't. but I've got no interest in making clothes for myself - so now i don't, and I'm so much happier!

mistake number 3: thinking that the best way for me to learn would be at a sewing class. unfortunately the sewing teacher did nothing for my confidence. I went to a few sessions and then gave up. it turns out that experimentation and teaching myself might take longer, but it's far more effective for me. sewing classes suit some people but not everyone and that's okay. in this day and age, there are many ways to learn to sew.

number 4: when you are a beginner sewer online there can be lots and lots of advice about the correct way to do things. but there are many ways to achieve a goal in most instances. so find the way that works for you and go with it. while of course still being open to learning different techniques to improve your own experience.

number 5 is a big one: thinking that you have to finish every project. for someone with ADHD, it took me a very long time to realize that my definition of a finished project is not the same as everyone else's. I realized that to me, a project is finished when I've learned what i needed from it. finished doesn't have to mean complete and wearable.

do any of these resonate with you? what would you add to this list?

08/07/2026

more time saving tips for sewers/sewists/sewing people who want shortcuts!

this time I'm talking about one of the best inventions ever - Wonder clips! these little clips have saved me so much time over every project. those seconds all add up, especially when you're not injuring yourself every 5 minutes on pins like I do! they're great for bag making and quilting and I even use them when I'm draping dresses because they're good for holding straps and waist bands together. honestly, the amount of times that you'll find yourself reaching for these is going to blow your mind ... it does mine anyway! (I have also been known to use them to hold my hair out of the way 🤣)

have you tried these little clips?? do you think you would?

07/07/2026

Well my lazy girl sewing tip was definitely popular yesterday!

I had no idea there were so many of us who love a shortcut when it comes to sewing!

I'm back again today with another tip which was an absolute lifesaver for me in making all these dresses that I make for my photo shoots. I love a massive flowy skirt so gathering and pleating feature in pretty much everything I do. Finding this tip about using a fork was an absolute lifesaver.

(And it's great as long as you want fork sized pleats 🤣 if you want them bigger or smaller than that I can't help 😁 )

Have you tried this tip?? Will you try it, do you think? As long as you can get the fabric into the fork and under the sewing machine needle then you should be able to do this. Just remember to keep a bit of tension on your fabric to make sure that your pleats don't slip around as you're sewing them.

If you do give it a go, Let me know how you get on!



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06/07/2026

lazy girl gathering part 2 - finishing off the gathering!

i forgot to say once you're done and it's fastened in place just pull out all the dental floss.

anyone got any more tips for me let me know!

06/07/2026

who else is a lazy sewer? why make life harder for yourself?

i go out of my way to find the easiest way to do things. if things are too difficult or i have to follow the rules, my lil neurodivergent brain goes... nah!

so here's an easy way that someone told me about to gather fabric. i am really sorry i forget who it was! but it's a lifesaver if, like me, you want to gather huge piles of tulle to make a great big obnoxious dress.

anyone got any more tips for me let me know!

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