How to Make Valentine's Embroidery Hoop Art
Want to make something pretty to hang up and share the love on Valentine's day? Try out our embroidery hoop art project - it's a great one for beginners, using...
The Big Comic Relief Crafternoon
Today, we'd like to bring to your attention... The Big Comic Relief Crafternoon What is it? I hear you cry. Well, it's designed for all of us crafty people...
How to Sew a Simple Cushion Cover
This envelope cushion cover is a really easy project, no putting in zips and if you don’t feel confident in sewing buttonholes, you don’t have to as the back can be...
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...
Our Top 5 Magazines for Stitchers to Subscribe To
Looking for a new magazine to have a flick through every month for ideas and inspiration? Here's our pick of the top magazines to subscribe to for those that love...
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...
National Hobby Month: A Guide to Hand Sewing
Lots of people are reluctant to take up sewing because they are worried about investing in a machine. No worries! You can still get going on your sewing journey by...
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...
