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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.
July's Most Popular Articles...
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Sewing With Sequins: There's nothing like a bit of sparkle to add glamour to a garment! Sewing with sequins is always fun, and it can add that little something extra to your home… [30200 views in Jul]
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Customising Your Old Clothes: One of the hottest things in modern fashion is reconstruction. Ironically, the best way to get a totally new look is to wear something old - but… [9742 views in Jul]
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Vampire and Werewolf Costumes: Thanks to the success of the Twilight books and films, vampire and werewolf costumes are enormously popular with children and teenagers. They're always… [9524 views in Jul]
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What Type of Fabric Should I Use With Velour?: Lining stretchy fabric is always difficult. The trick is to find a backing fabric that stretches in the same directions and to… [9472 views in Jul]
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How to Make a Period Drama Costume: It might seem an impossible task to make a period costume. All those layers! All that authentic adornment! But believe it, you can use a little… [8900 views in Jul]
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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… [7958 views in Jul]
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