How to turn out a perfect corner
There is so much information out in the universe on learning to sew, and lots of books, videos and teachers recommend snipping across...
“Must have” marking and pressing tools.
I've tried lots of ways to teach students to transfer pattern markings and press evenly measured hems, and am always on the look...
Don’t scrimp and save on your linings!
One of the reasons to sew for yourself is to create items you really love that are exactly how you want them. A...
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,...