
How to Lengthen a sewing pattern piece
One of the joys of sewing our own clothes is being able to make things just how we like. Often that means making things a little shorter or longe...
Read moreOne of the joys of sewing our own clothes is being able to make things just how we like. Often that means making things a little shorter or longe...
Read moreWe have welcomed some new Japanese sewing books into the store (not online yet), and they are beautifully designed. However they do have a small st...
Read moreMaking and using bias binding is a really great skill to have in your sewing arsenal and gives an excellent finish to seams and edges on garments.
Read moreOur Loop Turner is a fantastic tool when you are making spaghetti straps, button loops, coat loops, belt loops or drawstrings and the fabric you ar...
Read more7 August 2022. Follow along as I make a pair of jeans, including distressing as I go for a designer look! It's really not complicated - just one st...
Read moreWritten By Caroline I have a soft spot for our Clover Hot Hemmer as it has radically reduced how much my fingers have been scorched from ironing ...
Read moreIs knowing the weight of fabric helpful? Short Answer - Yes. Have you ever seen a fabric online but been unable to commit to buying it as you aren...
Read moreHave you ever shortened the length of you pattern - ie trouser leg, sleeve or hem, and then had difficulty when coming to sew your hem? Did you fe...
Read moreFinishes on garments are often a matter of personal preference, you'll often find that sewing patterns simply suggest that you ‘finish the edges’ a...
Read more28 July 2021 - This free sewing tutorial for a simple linen apron made up in our European Laundered Linen with cotton tape ties and featuring deep...
Read more25 June 2021 - Sewing thicker seams, for example on denim, canvas or wool can sometimes result in uneven stitches, especially when going over seam...
Read more25 May 2021 - This slimline tablet cover is a quick, stylish and customisable project that will bring a little handmade sensibility to your technol...
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