Sewing tips – the collection of articles and guides that aren’t really sewing tutorials, but will help you to learn more about the wonderful craft of sewing.
I often hear from people daunted at the thought of using a serger, as they see them as being a more complex machine compared to a traditional sewing machine, but sergers are actually great sewing machines and very easy to use once you know how. We can use them to finish off raw fabric edges before …
There are quite a few different types of elastic used in sewing and this article will explain what they are and when best to use each type! Here are 15 types of elastic: 15 Types Of Elastic Used In Sewing Clothes Let’s now look more closely at each of these elastic types so that you …
I never had the patience for embroidery when I was younger. My Gran (who half taught me to sew along with my Mum) was big on embroidery, and used to hand embroider her hankies, skirts and blouses, but I never saw the fun when the process looked so slow. Now I’m older, and I wish …
Sewing machine needles are quite different from hand sewing needles, and their sizing is different too. The reason is because the needle on a sewing machine plays an important role between the top thread and the bobbin thread. Learn more about what the different parts of a sewing machine needle are, as well as the …
When we baste in sewing, we are temporarily holding pieces of fabric together. In garment sewing, this is so that we can check the fit of a garment, but the technique of basting is also used in other needlecrafts, such as quilting. Today, I’m going to be answering several questions that you may have about …
If you’re learning to sew your own clothes and feeling a little overwhelmed by all there is to learn, here’s a list of 10 sewing skills that you can practice today to help you sew more like a pro! These sewing tutorials will show you how to improve sewing skills that you feel a little …
I’ve previously covered four of the best professional sewing machines, each of which are perfect for someone who sews to a professional standard but lacks the space for an industrial sewing machine. Today, I wanted to share with you the best sewing machine options for advanced sewers. As an advanced sewer, you will likely be …
As people who sew clothes, we know that we often need to use interfacing to stabilize areas of a garment during the sewing construction process. And while there are many different types of interfacings to choose from, I thought it was time to cover more frequently used types for those who are not so familiar …
Are you looking for the best sewing planner to help you plan your 2023 projects? I have completely overhauled my one year sewing planner to make it perfect for anyone who loves crafts! It’s available as a digital planner – with everything ‘hot linked’ for ease of use! – but it can also be printed …
When it comes to designing fashion or even just making your own clothes, the fabric you choose can be the difference between a garment that looks amazing and a garment that looks like something you bought at the mall or from a high street store. A lot of times, people end up disappointed in their …
Making your own clothes is a great way to show off your personal style. And for others it’s a way to save money instead of spending so much on fashion in stores. The great news is that there are many different ways to make clothes for yourself and others, and each of them can be …
You’ve bought the PDF sewing pattern, and opted to print it on your home printer instead of printing it at the copy shop. But how do you actually stick PDF patterns together? That is what I’m going to teach you in this quick tutorial. I should note that all pattern designers I’ve bought patterns from …
The more you sew your own clothes, the more sewing patterns you will end up with, but what is the best solution for all those PDF sewing patterns that you’ve printed out over the years? What about all the patterns that you’ve purchased in physical form too? With the envelope and accompanying instruction booklet? And …
When it comes to sewing machine maintenance, knowing how to clean and oil your sewing machine is something everyone who owns a sewing machine should know. That’s not to say you shoud never be taking your sewing machine to be serviced, but maintaiing the health of your machine at home will mean less damage to …
I’ve got a lot of fabulous sewing tutorials on the website which will help anyone new to sewing get started, but for those who are a little more practiced and want to know how to sew high quality clothes I thought a quick guide covering some more professional sewing tips was in order. These are …
Today, I’m showing you the new 2022 digital sewing planner and how to use it so that you can spend more time doing the thing you love most – sewing! This digital sewing planner can also be used by other crafters to organise craft projects, but the focus today is on how to use it …
What is rayon? Is it a fabric that you should buy and sew or is it a new fangled one that can be ignored? Does rayon have any sustainability credentials or is it another ‘modern’ fabric with no benefit to the environment? Today, you’ll learn all about rayon including how to work with it at …
When we sew fabric, whether as clothing or items for the home, we create a line of stitching which is known as the ‘stitch line’. This stitching cannot be sewn right on the raw edge of the fabric because the stitches would slip off. Instead, we sew a little way in from the raw edge …
New to sewing? Did you recently come across the term ‘notch’ and started wondering what are notches in sewing and pattern making? I feel you! Sewing pattern words and symbols can be rather obscure to the sewing beginner, which is why I’ve created this dictionary of sewing terms and their meanings and this guide on how to read …
When it comes to buying a used sewing machine, I am well practised! The only sewing machine that I have purchased brand new was my Brother 1034D overlocker and a Brother ‘Jeans’ machine that I ended up donating to someone more in need than I was, shortly after purchasing it. Every other machine I own …