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Basic Hand Sewing
It’s time to step away from the machine. If you are a die-hard machinist this might be a trying time but don’t fear! Hand sewing is a skill that can be re-learnt easily....
Choosing the Right Thread
When you first enter a sewing supply shop you may be amazed by the range of threads there are to choose from. It's difficult for a beginner to know what to choose....
How Much Do You Know About Sewing?
If you've read a lot of the articles on these pages, you probably think you're pretty knowledgeable about sewing, so why not put your knowledge to the test in this...
How to Mend a Handbag
Finding the right handbag can be a difficult business, so it's no wonder we grow fond of them. They can cost a lot of money and many people treat them as collectors'...
How to Reclaim and Use Fabric from Old Clothes
Sometimes our fondness for certain pieces of clothing outlasts our desire to wear them. You might still love the colour or pattern of a garment...
How to Repair Holes in Clothing
Developing your sewing skills isn't just about making exciting new things. It can also, importantly, be about repairing the things you already have, so that you can...
How to Sew a Dart
If you have ever tried to make clothes fit you will know what a dart is. For those sewing novices, this is one technique that you really must master before you make...
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. Getting these...
How You Can Save Money by Sewing
When money is tight, there's no better way to make savings than knowing how to do things for yourself. It's here that sewing really comes into its own as a practical...
Invisible Zipper Application
If you are making a skirt dress or a pair of trousers you will need to incorporate a zip somewhere along the line.
The invisible zipper, as seen here, is really...
Rescuing Rumpled Seams
When you're first learning to make your own clothes it's easy to mess up the seams. You might not even notice until you've gone all the way along, at which point...
Resizing a Pattern
Not all bodies are equal and not all patterns have been designed to fit our figures. Sometimes you will have to resize the pattern that you have followed religiously....
Sewing Terminology
New to the world of sewing and confused by the language? Don’t let these new words prevent you from exploring your creativity. Let us provide you with a quick reference...
Six Sewing Uses for Material Scraps
When you're doing a lot of sewing you will inevitably find yourself with scraps of fabric left over. These may seem too small to do anything with, but in fact there...
