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 …
Are you looking at how to learn about different fabrics and which is best for your project? There are so many things that are including in sewing and learning to sew. From different needles and stitched up to different machines, there can be a lot of knowledge to take in and learn. Along with many …
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Are you wanting to learn more about free motion machine embroidery? Free motion machine embroidery is highly fun and exciting to do. There are so many things you can do and create with this technique from personalised badges, decorative trimmings and more. I have used it on a number of occasions to make personal name …
Wondering what is the best paper for pattern making? Making or tracing patterns is a great way of expanding your wardrobe and sewing collections. It is a great way of preserving existing patterns and using your clothes to create new patterns. The best paper for pattern making is usually a paper that is strong enough …
I have recently been buying more and more fabric, some cottons for quilting and some fabrics for dressmaking. But my problem is its all currently sat in a basket and if I need to get to one fabric, I have to take it all out. It is getting to the point that it isn’t sustainable …
Are you looking to learn what is the difference between interfacing and batting? There are a number of different additonal materials and fabrics that you may come across that are needed within sewing projects. These may not be completely knew to you but you may also not have needed to use them. It can be …
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Are you looking for different ways of how to organize ribbon and lace? I have quite a bit of ribbon and lace and honestly, the way it is currently stored is terrible! It is all rolled up and stuffed in a box – the box is getting too full and I seriously need to find …
Are you looking at how to gather fabric on a sewing machine? Gathering happens quite often in clothing patterns and sewing projects in general. It can often be sewn on the instructions and sometimes it can be a little vague. Gathering is used for so many different techniques and reasons. It is mostly used for …
