Are you looking to branch out and try some new sewing patterns? There are sewing patterns that are ‘ indie sewing patterns’ which are alternative options than using the larger brands on the market. Indie sewing patterns are sewing patterns that have been made and designed by individual people or smaller companies. These are often …
Are you looking at how to make a felt Christmas stocking garland? I love making things for Christmas, it is one of the happiest times to be creative (though any creative time is happy for me). There is so much you can make and people keep coming up with more and more fun things to …
Are you wondering what the easiest sewing patterns are to follow? If you are a beginner or getting back into sewing and looking to boost your confidence by creating something simple I have you covered. Even the most experienced of sewists like to create something simple every now and then. The easiest sewing patterns to …
Are you getting started with sewing and wondering if sewing patterns are true to size? There is no sewing pattern that is true to size, this is due to a number of factors from the designer, origin of the sewing pattern and style. The sewing patterns are made and created on an average basis which …
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Are you looking at how to reuse sewing patterns? There is no denying that people who sew can be very protective of their stuff from patterns and fabric to tools and gadgets. One thing we often find is once we have made something once we can really get a sense of if we like it …
Are you wondering what seam allowance means on a sewing pattern? Seam allowance can be a tricky thing to understand especially if you are just getting started with sewing. Knowing what is it, what it does and how to work with it is all part of sewing and you will be thankful you learnt now …
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Are you looking for the best tips for building your fabric stash? Once you get into the world of sewing, there is no money left over for anything else… trust me. So with this in mind, it is hard to build up a stash and steady supply of fabric without spending a fortune and buying …
Are you looking at how to keep a record of your sewing projects? I don’t think I have met a fellow sewer that hasn’t admitted they have a couple of projects on the go or unfinished ones. I am actually terrible for this, I start something with such enthusiasm and then something else crops up …
Are you looking at how to make linen bread bags? Fed up of your homemade bread going moldy and stale quickly? Well here is the solution – to use linen bread bags. We are going through a time where homemade is cool again and I love it. But it doesn’t just apply to sewing and …
Here are a few things you might want to think about when looking at how to make a fabric swatch book. Firstly, you might not fully understand or get the concept of a fabric swatch book. They are essentially a diary or log of the different fabrics you have bought, used or are documenting. You …
