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#IroningMyths- a review of my new favourite iron- the phillips elite care plus

#IroningMyths- a review of my new favourite iron- the phillips elite care plus

21.01.2016 Blog 1
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#IroningMyths- a review of the excellent Phillips Perfect care elite iron...

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Tips for sewing Tricky fabrics- a guest post from an expert sportswear designer.

Tips for sewing Tricky fabrics- a guest post from an expert sportswear designer.

14.01.2016 Blog, Fabric focused posts 1
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Sewing with lace, leather and even slippery stuff like neoprene or rubber can be a challenge. Last year I met a fabulous designer...

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How to add sleeves to a sleeveless garment

20.12.2015 Blog, Masterclasses, Vimeo on demand lessons 0
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Have you ever wanted to update a sleeveless dress or top in your wardrobe by adding sleeves? In this video lesson I'll show...

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Fitting sleeves and armholes

20.12.2015 Blog, Masterclasses, Vimeo on demand lessons 0
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In this on demand video lesson you'll learn some of my best tips and tricks for fitting sleeves and armholes...

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6th anniversary sewing machine competition

It’s our 6th birthday – Win a fabulous Janome 525s sewing machine!

25.09.2015 Blog 465
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To celebrate hitting our 6th Anniversary, we have an amazing competition for you! Jaycotts, our favourite online haberdasher whom we've recommended since our...

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pattern placement on dresses and tops

Tips for pattern matching your fabric

13.08.2015 Blog, Fabric focused posts 6
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Do you struggle matching up the pattern in your fabric when you cut out your sewing projects?The first thing to think about when...

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3 ways to fit your dressmaking projects

3 ways to fit your dressmaking projects

03.07.2015 Blog 2
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Want to learn how to make your own clothes, learn how to fit...

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Some tips and tutorials I love

Some tips and tutorials I love

21.05.2015 Blog 0
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You may not follow me on my social media channels, so I thought I'd pass on a couple of the tips and useful...

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Lowered neckline

Tailoring the neckline of patterns

01.05.2015 Blog 3
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Tailoring the neckline of patterns- How to adjust your sewing patterns to create the perfect fit for you....

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I'm a Judge for the Simplicity Star Sewist blogger challenge

I’m a Judge for the Simplicity Star Sewist blogger challenge

22.04.2015 Blog 1
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I feel really honoured to have been asked onto an illustrious judging group for an exciting new online sewing challenge- The Simplicity Star...

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