Choosing the right fabric drape for a dress pattern can make or break the finished article. The way ... Read More about Fabric Drape – Fabrics that Flatter for Sewing
Free Patterns and Projects
Sewing Techniques
TOP STITCHING {What is top stitching & how to top stitch}
Learn how to sew perfect top stitching on your next sewing project. It can be both functional and ... Read More about TOP STITCHING {What is top stitching & how to top stitch}
How to Sew Fold Over Elastic – With VIDEO
Fold over elastic (also called FOE) comes in almost every color and pattern imaginable. It is a fun ... Read More about How to Sew Fold Over Elastic – With VIDEO
Sew ALONGS
Shorts and Bloomers Pattern | SEW ALONG
A shorts and bloomers pattern is one of the easiest things you can make for babies and kids. Best of ... Read More about Shorts and Bloomers Pattern | SEW ALONG
How to Make a Hat | Sunhat Pattern SEW ALONG
Making a stylish sun hat should be your key sewing project this Summer. Protect yourself and your ... Read More about How to Make a Hat | Sunhat Pattern SEW ALONG
How to Sew a Peasant Dress | Anna SEW ALONG
Peasant Dresses are one of the easiest sewing patterns for beginner sewers as there are no zippers, ... Read More about How to Sew a Peasant Dress | Anna SEW ALONG
Embroidery
How to do Stem Stitch | Embroidery Tutorial
Stem stitch is a simple, basic embroidery stitch but has the ... Read More about How to do Stem Stitch | Embroidery Tutorial
Faggoting Embroidery | Twisted Faggoting
Faggoting embroidery is a handed down style of stitching ... Read More about Faggoting Embroidery | Twisted Faggoting
Web Stitch | Embroidery Tutorial
A spider’s web – delicate and dangerous at the same time. ... Read More about Web Stitch | Embroidery Tutorial
Latest from the Blog
Baby Skirt Pattern
One of the joys of having a new baby is sewing them clothing. Baby clothes don’t take up much fabric and are quick and easy to make. When I look back at the clothes I made for my daughter they look like tiny little doll clothing. I can’t believe how small she was! Here is an easy baby skirt pattern…
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How to Make Curtains | Step by Step with VIDEO
Dressing your windows with beautifully made curtains adds the finishing touches to your home décor. After flipping through different décor books, the job of making curtains may seem a bit daunting – volumes of material and wide open spaces to cover! Here I will show you the easiest way how to make curtains using the rod pocket method. HOW TO…
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How to Use a Seam Ripper | How to unpick fabric
Sewers of all levels (not just beginners) need to unpick. We all make mistakes or sometimes just have a day where we are totally distracted by our family or work life. I’ve been sewing since I was 5 and even now I have days where things just don’t go right. So what is the best way to unpick stitches? Learn…
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Fabric Drape – Fabrics that Flatter for Sewing
Choosing the right fabric drape for a dress pattern can make or break the finished article. The way a fabric drapes or lies when it is made up can make all the difference to an outfit. A soft flowing look may well suit a particular pattern and a stiff controlled look suits another. An identical sewing pattern made up in…
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TOP STITCHING {What is top stitching & how to top stitch}
Learn how to sew perfect top stitching on your next sewing project. It can be both functional and decorative and is used extensively on bags and clothing. Take a look in your cupboard at just how many items have top stitching. With these 9 simple tips you will be able to add beautiful, neat and even topstitching to all your…
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