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Trouser challenge toile

Great British Sewing Bee- episode 2

09.04.2013 Blog 6
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Wow! I think Episode 2 is even better than the first! All the talented stitchers seem to have settled into the pressure of...

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The Great British Sewing Bee- Episode one

02.04.2013 Blog 25
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 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...

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An altered 50's frock

The Great British Sewing Bee- 3 reasons to watch, be inspired and take up sewing

31.03.2013 Blog 2
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New BBC2 sewing show, The Great British Sewing Bee airs on Tuesday April 2nd at 8 pm! How very exciting..The show is a...

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De-clutter your sewing space

26.02.2013 Blog 0
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I love getting organised, so here a couple of my favourite ideas for creating order amongst the sewing chaos.I love these magnetic spice...

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How to sew like a pro at the end of your seam

26.01.2013 Blog 0
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Having mastered sewing forward and doing a backstitch at the beginning of your seam, you'll need a couple of tricks to finish off...

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Number 1 top tip before starting your sewing machine

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Starting that first stitch on your machine can be intimidating for beginners, and even seasoned seamstresses may struggle with the needle unthreading or...

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New year sewing sales

06.01.2013 Blog 1
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Well the holidays are over...

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Crafty Christmas idea #24 – 5 ways to decorate your Christmas Table

24.12.2012 Blog 0
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It's the day before Christmas, and to make tomorrow less stressful, why not dress the dinner table today? You don't need lots of...

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Handmade Christmas idea #6- Fabric wrapping ideas

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If like me you bought fabric to make Christmas gifts and ran out of time, then use your stash to create delicious fabric...

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Handmade Christmas idea #4- Print your own Paper

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Last minute prep usually includes doing some wrapping, so why not carry on the handmade theme and print your own instead of buying...

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Learn to sew with me Claire-Louise Hardie, Former Sewing Producer for The Great British Sewing Bee, 2 times best selling author, and an online Sewing Educator.

I love helping beginners get started and make well fitting clothes they love. For almost 3 decades I've been a professional Freelance Costumer for stage and screen.

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