My Sewing Blog
How to Insert Zips
If you've never tried using zips in your sewing projects, don't be scared to give them a go - practice makes perfect in this case, and once you've got the...
Best Videos for Crochet Beginners
So you've seen all the new cute crochet yarns and patterns on our website right? And you've looked at them wistfully, wishing you could create something as lovely as that......
Mother's Day Gifts for Mums Who Sew
Mother's Day is coming up, and I've been stuck for gift ideas for a while. A bit of research, however, has uncovered some great gifts for mums who stitch, and...
Why the Small Women of the Business World Matter Too
With today's announcement of the upward trend for female board members in FTSE 100 companies, I thought I'd explore the ideas behind the issue, and why women matter when it comes to...
Sewing Tips and Tricks: How to Sew Tricky Fabrics
Even the best of us can feel beaten when it comes to attempting to sew certain fabrics - chiffons, silks, satins and suiting can all be tricky fabrics to work...
National Hobby Month: Sewing Machine Footers Explained
When you're new to machine sewing, footers can seem pretty confusing and daunting - no longer, with this fantastic guide to sewing machine footers! Covering the most common range of...
10 Common Sewing Problems & How to Fix Them
Having some trouble with your latest project? Whether it's skipped stitches or funny sewing machine noises, take a look at our list of common sewing mistakes and how to get...
National Hobby Month: Setting Up Your Sewing Machine
Got a sewing machine for christmas or new year but too scared to tackle setting it up? Take a quick look at our guide on sewing machine basics and get...
The Ultimate Fabric Guide
New to sewing, or just never really learnt what was what when it came to fabrics? Check out this handy guide to fabric types, which helps explain the most common...
How to Do a Basic Hem
Starting to sew clothing projects and other larger projects often involves sewing hems to finish off. Although this may seem daunting at first, it's really not too bad! Check out...
How to Choose a Sewing Machine
So you've decided that you're gonna have a go at sewing, and you want to invest in a snazzy machine - but which one do you go for? Choosing a...
National Hobby Month: Getting Started in Sewing
So you've decided that this month is going to be the month that you finally start learning to sew... but how do you get started? Read on to find everything...
