How post it notes can help you sew straight seams.
I've had a few questions recently from New sewers asking for tips on sewing straight lines. Whilst this really will come with time...
Cloning my favourite jeans- Minerva craft blogger challenge
I'd just like to say that I'm not someone that wins competitions, EVER!Back in May, the Sewing Directory and Minerva Craft launched a...
Love Haberdashery? Meet Merchant and Mills
I am mad for anything to do with sewing but especially for haberdashery. Merchant and Mills have taken humble sewing supplies and made...
How to Fake the heavy stitching on Jeans
Getting a good colour match in a topstitch thread can be tricky, try using a dual thread to save time and money!...
The Great British Sewing Bee Finale
SPOILER ALERT- THIS POST CONTAINS IMAGES AND CONTENT ABOUT THE FINALE, DO NOT READ IF YOU HAVE YET TO WATCH THE SHOW!Well, I...
Inspired to take up sewing? A guide to buying your first machine, or upgrading to a mid range machine
As a sewing teacher i'm asked all the time to recommend sewing machines. For the entry level and Mid-range machines, you really can't...
Great British Sewing Bee- The Semi Final
Ooh, the semi final was a brilliant episode. Packed with tension and so much creativity.SPOILER ALERT- I AM REFERENCING CONTENT FROM THE SHOW,...
Great British Sewing Bee- episode 2
Wow! I think Episode 2 is even better than the first! All the talented stitchers seem to have settled into the pressure of...
The Great British Sewing Bee- Episode one
NB- If you haven't watched the show, and are planning to, then please don't read any further as I will be discussing some...
The Great British Sewing Bee- 3 reasons to watch, be inspired and take up sewing
New BBC2 sewing show, The Great British Sewing Bee airs on Tuesday April 2nd at 8 pm! How very exciting..The show is a...