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...
De-clutter your sewing space
I love getting organised, so here a couple of my favourite ideas for creating order amongst the sewing chaos.I love these magnetic spice...
How to sew like a pro at the end of your seam
Having mastered sewing forward and doing a backstitch at the beginning of your seam, you'll need a couple of tricks to finish off...
Number 1 top tip before starting your sewing machine
Starting that first stitch on your machine can be intimidating for beginners, and even seasoned seamstresses may struggle with the needle unthreading or...