Janome's Guide to Buying a Sewing Machine

Wondering where to start when it comes to buying your first (or second, third, fourth...) sewing machine? It can be a minefield with so many features and gizmos available, so...

A Guide to Knit Fabrics

If you're new to stretch fabrics or sewing, you may not know much about them - or even what the term 'knit fabric' means! We're here to explain all... What...

Plaited Christmas Wreath Project

This project was made for fat quarters, so if you've got a few in your stash or a pack to hand, get going on this festive project to welcome guests...

Sewing Bee Style Guide - Series 7, Episode 10

The final was, as always, full of tricky techniques and difficult fabrics that put the bees to the test this week! With lots of gorgeous occasion wear, we're ready for...

Sewing Bee Style Guide - Series 7, Episode 9

It was another blast from the past this week, as the bee's went back to the 1940's! With a range of silhouettes for both men and women to tackle, the...

Sewing Bee Style Guide - Series 7, Episode 8

Things take an iconic turn with movie and music week! Recreating some absolute classics from the past, this week we had some real characterful makes which fit the bill if...

Sewing Bee Style Guide - Series 7, Episode 7

Things got a little colder in the studio (much like the weather here in Britain this week) as the bee's took on winter week! All jokes aside, they actually made...

Sewing Bee Style Guide - Series 7, Episode 6

This week the Bee goes green, with a focus on recycling and sustainable sewing - a REAL challenge for many of us! All the garments were made from donated clothing...

Sewing Bee Style Guide - Series 7, Episode 5

Things got tiny this episode, as this week the bees tackled childrens wear! You'd think smaller was easier, but in reality it turned out it just meant extra fiddly... Sewing Bee...

Tilly's Tips for Picking the Right Beginner Sewing Project

Today we've got something extra special for you... a guest post from the one and only Tilly Walnes of Tilly and the Buttons herself! She makes award-winning beginner-friendly sewing patterns...

Sewing Bee Style Guide - Series 7, Episode 4

This episode went round the world, with some iconic styles to tackle - from Breton tops to sarongs and more! This time the made-to-measure wasn't themed by the type of...

Sewing Bee Style Guide - Series 7, Episode 3

This week the bees tackled classic gent's week... a nice change from the usual dresses and skirts we see lots of on the show, and interesting to fit to a...