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Translate your passion for sewing to gift-giving
As the effects of the lockdown are being felt, and belts are tightening across the country, what better way is there to economise on gift-giving than to turn our talents for sewing towards home-making gifts for our friends and loved ones? As well as saving money and...
3 beautiful fabrics for summer dressmaking
Now you have found your favourite dress patterns, all you need to do is buy the perfect fabrics for bringing your creations to life. But what type of fabric should you look for? To start with, the style of dress that you are going to make needs to be considered. For...
3 summer craft ideas
As the days slowly start to get longer, and the temperature steadily rises, it is hard to believe summer has finally arrived. Should you find you have more time on your hands this summer than usual, it may be the perfect time to start a summer craft project. If you...
Inspiration for your next patchwork quilt
If you're a creative person, you will most likely love creating patchwork quilts. Sometimes, however, you may experience a creative block which prevents you from thinking of new and unique quilting ideas. Below we list some sources of inspiration to help you decide on...
3 common problems when using a sewing machine – and how to fix them!
Sewing machines are a handy tool for any seamstress or craft-loving individual to use. They not only give fabulous results but also make working on any sewing project quicker and less hassle. When you first begin using a machine though, you might come across a few...
4 key skills you need for patchwork quilting
One of the best crafting projects to take on is making your own patchwork quilt. Not only is this an easy project to complete but it will look fabulous when finished. It is key though to know which skills you need to practice first before diving in. If you need a...