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There are all sorts of reasons for wanting to learn to sew. You might want to make your own clothes, create attractive furnishings for your home, or simply patch up and repair old items to give them new life. Here at Start Sewing, our aim is to help you master the basics and move on to a range of exciting projects.
September's Most Popular Articles...
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What Does With or Without Nap Means?: To put it simply, a fabric without nap is a fabric that looks the same whatever way round you turn it. A fabric with nap looks different,… [892 views in Sep]
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How to Make a Children's Cowboy Costume: Get on down! It’s time to make a cowboy costume and we have the perfect step-by-step guide. This will get your little cowboy up and running… [528 views in Sep]
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The Best Way to Alter a Dress or Top so it Fits: There are times when we buy items of clothes that are a little too large or a little too long and as such we need to make slight… [376 views in Sep]
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Persistent Thread Breaking: Picture the scene – you have nearly finished your finest piece of work. It has taken you months of hard work and for some reason the thread keeps breaking on… [328 views in Sep]
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Pattern Terminology: Patterns are the foundation of garment production. Get it right and you have a success on your hands. Get it wrong and it may just be a disaster. This is why it is so… [314 views in Sep]
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How to Make a Witch Costume: There is no better outfit for Halloween or fancy dress. A witch’s outfit is striking memorable and easy to put together. So what’s stopping you? Read on and… [302 views in Sep]
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