Sewing patterns have been a large part of my sewing collection for as long as I can remember, they are great for making clothes, bags and even soft toys. Though sewing patterns can be quite expensive I decided to unravel the mystery of why and how you can save money when buying them. Whether you …
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There are a whole host of old wives tales in life, but there are also some in sewing alone. One of which is ironing a sewing pattern before using it. Whether it is ironing it or simply leaving it out and placing on weights, which ever way you choose to do it, getting rid of …
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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 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 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 wondering what to do with old sewing patterns? Decided what to do with old sewing patterns isn’t always easy. You can be attached to them emotionally as they may have been your parents or grandparents. They might have been your first ever sewing project and you just have fond memories. Whatever the reason …
