Many sewists focus carefully on choosing the right fabric, only to tuck it away and assume it will stay perfect until needed. Months later, they discover fading, creases that won’t press out, or a...
Many sewists believe they need a serger before they can even attempt stretch fabric. We hear this often, especially from customers who want to try sewing T-shirts, lounge sets or children’s clothes...
Many sewists hear the word “overlocker” and assume it’s a specialist machine reserved for advanced projects. Others believe it replaces a sewing machine altogether. We often speak to customers who...
Reaching 70 years in business can sound rare in today’s fast-moving retail world. Some might assume that specialist sewing shops have struggled to survive in the age of online marketplaces and...
Opening a sewing pattern for the first time can feel confusing. There are symbols you have never seen before, pages of instructions, and thin paper pieces covered in lines and markings. Many...
Walking into a sewing shop for the first time can feel overwhelming. There are machines, tools, accessories, and gadgets in every direction, all promising to make sewing easier or faster. Many...