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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.
November's Most Popular Articles...
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How to Make a Father Christmas Costume: Santa Claus costumes are pretty standard fare: thick red coat and pants with fur trim at the cuffs, heavy-duty black boots, white gloves, and… [44 views in Nov]
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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,… [32 views in Nov]
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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… [26 views in Nov]
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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 Nov]
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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… [22 views in Nov]
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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… [14 views in Nov]
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Fabric: Understanding How Fabric Hangs, What Do You Know About Fabrics?,...
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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 -
Red
Re: What Does With or Without Nap Means?
I haven't sewed from a pattern since school so I'm trying something simple. A simple dress by McCalls. At first I…
21 April 2017 -
Terri
Re: Fabric and Pattern Preparation
I have a hard time understanding a Pattern. I want to make a tote bag. Any suggestions on following a pattern? Thank you
16 February 2017
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