Beginners sewing class- Make a simple cushion cover
If you can already hand sew but are scared of the sewing machine then this course is for you. Begin to use a sewing machine! Wind on a bobbin, thread the machine and learn to start sewing forward in...
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Always wanted to sew but never known where to start? This course is for you! Starting at the very beginning this step-by-step day will have you thrifty stitching in no time! During the day we will...
View ArticleSavvy Sewing professional tips and tricks:- Out-takes, how not to do a video...
Video blogging takes practise… Lots of practise.. I cut together a little comedy video of my out-takes- this is how not to video blog… I hope it makes you smile a little CL:)
View ArticleSavvy Sewing-Professional tips and tricks:- Pressing versus ironing
The trick to creating gorgeous “Handmade” clothes rather than “homemade” is to use an iron! Pressing isn’t the same as ironing however. Watch this video blog to discover the difference, and to learn...
View Article5 of my favourite sewing sites
The internet is a wonderful place! It is however a massive place and easy to get lost in with all the incredible sites that are out there. If you love sewing, check out 5 of my favourite sewing sites...
View ArticleThe best way to make commercially bought sewing patterns fit you
Have you struggled getting clothes to fit well from commerically bought patterns? Is your bra size larger than a B cup? Well, this is for you! Commercially bought patterns from most American...
View ArticleEverything Alice- A gorgeous sewing book review
I discovered this week that the team behind delightful craft book “Everything Alice- The wonderful book of makes” have a new book coming out “Everything Oz- The wizard book of makes and bakes”, so I...
View ArticleLove Haberdashery? Meet Merchant and Mills
I am mad for anything to do with sewing but especially for haberdashery. Merchant and Mills have taken humble sewing supplies and made them incredibly desirable with their utilitarian and unfussy...
View ArticleLearn to sew- Make a Christmas stocking
This is the perfect way to get started on a sewing machine, and create a fabulous gift at the same time. It really is easy to make a unique home-made stocking that you’ll be proud to display or give as...
View ArticleHow to turn out a perfect corner
There is so much information out in the universe on learning to sew, and lots of books, videos and teachers recommend snipping across corners before turning through and pushing up with a tool to get a...
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