Sewing is an art and a science but the art of combining fabric and patterns can sometimes feel more like luck! While our creative spirit allows us to envision show-stopping designs, understanding the foundational basics, such as how to correctly interpret fabric recommendations on patterns, ensures our creations are as …
Looking for an easy quick fly front zipper? Don’t be put off sewing patterns that have a fly front zipper because you are not sure how to sew a zipper fly or you think it will take too long. We’ll show you our method for a foolproof fly front zipper …
Just how do you find the perfect buttons? Finding the right button’s for a handmade garment can make it or break it! Nowadays, we need the best resources to help us buy buttons online. We believe that you can never have too many buttons in your collection, large and small, …
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We have everything you need to know about fabrics! Don’t stress, we can help with our Guide to Fabrics! Can you tell apart from your dobby from your cheesecloth? Do you know the waft from the weft? How much stretch is in sateen? What exactly is triple crepe? It can …
Sewing on a budget and managing those pennies is an essential skill for every sewist. As life changes and things (like a worldwide pandemic) happen, we need to know how to make the most out of our skills and hobby. We have gathered together lots of tips and tricks to …
Let’s talk tricky knits….you know, the slinky, the diablo, the jersey that curls at the edges, lightweight t-shirt jersey, viscose jerseys….. All those ones that make you either want to run away and hide and never use them; or make you swear a lot whilst you’re sewing with them! Don’t …
Some of us were lucky enough to learn to sew at a young age. This may have been at school or being taught by a parent or relative. Nowadays, sewing isn’t taught quite so much in schools. So we have generations growing into adulthood without knowing one end of a …
Make your own DIY Plisse Skirt with us. Pleated skirts are everywhere on the high street at the moment but, as DIY Fashionistas, it is so hard to buy one when every time you see one your first thought is “I could make that”. So we did exactly that from …
We totally loved making these DIY Colourblock Sweatshirt! In this How-To video, we show you how to create your own Colourblock Sweatshirt using any sweatshirt sewing pattern. Once you follow the tutorial you will have the confidence to draft your own designs and have some fun with you sweatshirts, the …
We all need to stop avoiding those UFOs! It’s time to be honest with each other…… How many unfinished sewing projects do you have? A fair few, right? Don’t worry, we are all in the same position. I promise you, it’s normal. I always have two or three quilts waiting …
