Sewing Know How

Expert Advice on all Aspects of Sewing...

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.

May's Most Popular Articles...

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… [140 views in May]
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,… [120 views in May]
Cutting Down a Dress Into a Top: If you have a dress that has been damaged below the waist or that simply doesn't flatter you the way it used to, cutting it down into a top can be a… [70 views in May]
How to Make a Boned Bodice: One of the exciting things about making your own clothes is being able to create glamorous outfits for special occasions. A boned bodice can put the… [28 views in May]
How To Sew Necklines and Sleeves: Often the difference between professional and amateur-made garments is most visible in the fine details such as the shape of necklines and sleeves.… [26 views in May]
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… [20 views in May]

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Adults' Fancy Dress: How to Make a Period Drama Costume, How to Make a Gangster Costume,...

Alterations: How to Mend a Ripped Seam, Buttonholes and Buttons, How I Learned to...

Ask Our Experts: How Do I Sew With Spandex?, What Type of Fabric Should I Use With...

Decorative Sewing: Embroidery, Tapestry, Lace Making, Sewing With Sequins, Beadwork and...

Dressmaking: Taking Body Measurements, Sewing Costumes: A Creative Experience, How...

Fabric: Understanding How Fabric Hangs, What Do You Know About Fabrics?,...

Handy Tips: How You Can Save Money by Sewing, Invisible Zipper Application, How...

Home Furnishings: How to Make a Tablecloth, How to Make Swags and Jabots, How to Make...

Kids' Fancy Dress: How to Make a Children's Cowboy Costume, How to Make a Children's...

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Latest Comments

beginner
Re: How to Mark Your Fabric
when making a ladies loose cotton top, can I overlock and sew together both fabrics at the same time? Thank You for your help

17 May 2019
Tiku
Re: Taking Body Measurements
I am good stitcherbut I do not have confidence in how to cut pattern from body measurement.i only wish to stitch for myself.i prefer…

22 October 2018
pink
Re: What Equipment Do You Need For Dressmaking?
Listen here monika it's a positive message please can you stop the negative comments

11 October 2018
nirvanaheaven
Re: What Equipment Do You Need For Dressmaking?
IM happy about the tips I will be making my own clothes I will make some money I will get there

11 October 2018
StartSewing
Re: How to Make a Boned Bodice
Chazzy - Your Question:I am making my daughter's wedding dress. She is a lovely slim shape with small breasts but I am finding that…

29 June 2017
Chazzy
Re: How to Make a Boned Bodice
I am making my daughter's wedding dress. She is a lovely slim shape with small breasts but I am finding that quite a problem in…

28 June 2017
StartSewing
Re: Embroidery
Kirstylou - Your Question:HiI'm really looking to start up a little hobby personalising items of clothing with initials :)I am completely new to sewing

27 June 2017
Kirstylou
Re: Embroidery
Hi I'm really looking to start up a little hobby personalising items of clothing with initials :) I am completely new to sewing and I've seen online…

24 June 2017