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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.
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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… [598 views in Apr]
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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… [366 views in Apr]
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How to Mend a Ripped Seam: There are few things more annoying than a ripped seam. However if it happens to you, don't despair. They can be fixed in a matter of minutes. Find out… [306 views in Apr]
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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,… [172 views in Apr]
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What Equipment Do You Need For Dressmaking?: If you fancy trying your hand at dressmaking, or indeed are already proficient in running up a new outfit, there is a select set of… [150 views in Apr]
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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… [136 views in Apr]
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