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To create texture in your projects, try free-motion sewing. To set up free motion sewing, cover (or lower) the feed dogs with the Darning Plate from the accessory compartment. Remove the...
Bonjour! So, you want to learn how to sew a French seam. Well, you’ve come to the right place! Learning how to sew a French seam is a great skill for beginners to practice when first learning to sew...
In April this year, my two boys will celebrate their birthdays. My eldest will turn 11 and my youngest will turn 9. They seem to be growing up way to fast !! Today whilst sitting here contemplating...
Personalize and keep your sewing machine dust-free with this sewing machine cover. Shopping Requirements: 2 x Cover sized rectangles of cotton (see before shopping) 1 x Cover sized rectangle...
This handy little travel sewing kit is perfect for taking sewing projects on the road, or just to keep your mending and repair supplies in one place! There’s a felt pad to hold pins and needles, a...
Do you want to add shirring to a project you are doing? Does the pattern you are using requires shirring and you don’t know how to do this? This is the right tutorial for you! Disclaimer: Shirring...
Well, hello there! Gosh, it's been a while. Before you ask, yes, my beautiful baby boy 'L' was born on the afternoon of January 1st. I won't be sharing any photos of him online but I do have lots of...
This is the face I made when my husband asked if I was really going to wear my new dress to work: Of course!My latest creation is a mashup of two fabulous Indie pattern designer dress patterns:...
There's no denying that scrunchies are making a big comeback! Scrunchies are quick, cheap and easy to make, they are also great fun! They can be made in any colour or fabric type you like. You can...
Download the sewing practice sheets, without any thread in your machine follow the lines to practice your sewing skills and control of the machine. Recommended for beginner sewers and children.
Seams are the basic construction elements that hold the fabric pieces together. Most often, you wills sew a straight-stitch seam with a stitch length of 8 to 12 stitches per inch (2.5cm). If the...
You can sew lengths of elastic directly to the wrong side of the fabric to shape a garment at wrists, ankles, and waistlines. Choose woven or knitted elastic that is soft enough to wear close to your...
Sewing is an amazing hobby. Not only does it allow you to unleash your creative side, it also gives you the power to reduce your impact on the environment by adopting sustainable sewing practices...
A dart adds dimension and shape to a flat piece of fabric, allowing the piece to mold to the body at the bust, waist, hips, or elbows. Different styles of darts are positioned in different areas of...
Whether you’re just starting out or you’re practically a pro, there are so many different benefits of sewing to discover and enjoy. With recent events in mind such as the pandemic and the rising cost...
A slip stitch is often used to sew a seam from the outside of a garment or item you are sewing. Most commonly it is used for hems when the seam should remain unseen. Step 1: Thread your hand...