12 days of sewing: #9: Tips for sewing corduroy fabric
12 days of sewing: #9: Tips for sewing corduroy fabric, we're back with another Fabric deep dive, this time it's corduroy....
12 days of sewing: #2: A brief History of Cotton fabric
It's day 2 of my 2024 "12 days of sewing" series. Today is a brief History of Cotton fabric, and how to understand...
12 days of sewing: #10 All about interfacing
On day 10 of my 12 days of sewing series I'm deep diving into all things interfacing...
12 days of sewing: #4 Quick stash busting sewing ideas
For day 4 of my 12 days of sewing series is all about quick and easy stash busting project ideas...
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....
Tips for sewing Tricky fabrics- a guest post from an expert sportswear designer.
Sewing with lace, leather and even slippery stuff like neoprene or rubber can be a challenge. Last year I met a fabulous designer...
Tips for pattern matching your fabric
Do you struggle matching up the pattern in your fabric when you cut out your sewing projects?The first thing to think about when...
How to successfully choose fabric
One of the questions I’m asked all the time in my sewing classes is how to choose the right fabric. Is this something...
Sheer fabrics- 5 top tips for painless sewing!
Sheer fabrics are the ultimate in luxury. These fabrics are available in silk and synthetic fibres, so it's possible to get some without breaking the bank!...