How to choose a correct skirt/trouser pattern size using body measures and finished garment sizes
Baffled by pattern sizing and keen to get a better fit, then read on for my top tips on choosing the right size...
Essential sewing skills #1- darts, piping and a boxy zipper bag!
If you’ve mastered your sewing machine, made some simple scatter cushions and a tote bag or two and feel ready to learn some...
Why your pattern size is based on your body measurements not your ready to wear size!
Unlike buying clothes in the shops, we can’t try on our dressmaking projects before we make them, so it’s crucial to take our...
Top tips for sewing slippery fabrics.
Scared of sewing slippery fabrics? Whilst they can be more challenging than sewing cottons, the rewards really are worth it....
Sew a simple shift dress with sleeves
Why not sew up a comfy summer shift dress. You'll be making this over and over, and can even use the pattern as...
How to thread up a TOP loading sewing machine
If you have a TOP loading sewing machine, and finding threading a puzzle then this is for you!...
How to Thread up a front loading sewing machine
If threading up your front loading sewing machine seems baffling, then let me walk you through it step by step....
Modern Make Do and Mend! – Learn simple clothing alterations
Bring along a couple of garment that don't fit, need mending or that could do with a transformation. Our stitching guru will...
The Ultimate Beginners online Sewing Course
This course is for you if you're a brand new stitcher OR if you're returning to sewing and need a refresher. There's a...
The Thrifty Stitcher is 7!- enter our birthday competition to win a bundle of Girl Charlee fabric!
Win a fabric bundle to celebrate our 7th anniversary, and sign up for our brand new free mini beginners sewing course too!...