Pocketless clothes- Political Hot Potato or merely an inconvenience?
"Men have pockets to keep things in, women for decoration" Do you agree with Dior? Pocketless clothing for women is a hot topic!...
Have you heard of Sew Hayley Jane?
Have you heard of Fabric subscription boxes from Sew Hayley Jane- What a fab idea!...
Get Sewing Machine Confidence!- A step by step online beginners sewing course
Want to start sewing, but find the sewing machine a little bit daunting? Or have you returned to sewing and feel like you...
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...
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....
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....
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!...
How to make bust adjustments on your sewing patterns
Struggle with the fit of clothes around the bust? A Full or small bust adjustment may be the answer! ...