5 gift ideas you can sew at home

Have you got a loved one’s birthday coming up? Or perhaps Christmas is just around the corner and you want to create a homemade Christmas gift for your friends and family members? Whatever the situation, we have come up with 5 great gift ideas that you can sew at...

How can I properly maintain my sewing machine?

If you’re a keen crafter, your sewing machine is likely one of your most prized possessions —  and depending on how advanced your machine is, can represent a significant investment too. Want to keep it in top condition? These tips will help you maintain all kinds...

Patchwork vs Quilting

If you’re interested in sewing, you’ll have probably heard of patchwork and quilting. Let’s take a look at these two sewing techniques, the differences between them, and some examples of popular projects. What is patchwork? Patchwork involves sewing together different...

How Sewing Can Improve Your Mental Health

We all need to switch off from the pressures of everyday life occasionally. And what could be more mindful than sewing? The concentration and focus required can help calm the mind and is thought to be an effective way to manage anxiety and depression.  And when...

7 Tips To Make You A Better Sewist

If you’ve completed a few beginner’s sewing projects and are now ready to refine your sewing skills, why not read up on some tips? There are always new sewing skills and techniques to work on when practising with sewing machines, so why not start with the following...

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How To Choose The Right Sewing Thread

How To Choose The Right Sewing Thread

You have your sewing project in mind, your fabrics gathered and sewing machine ready to go. But have you stopped to consider the right sewing thread for your project? Choosing the correct thread for...

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Tips For Sewing Delicate Fabric

Tips For Sewing Delicate Fabric

Fine fabrics, such as lace, chiffon and silk can make beautiful garments. However, they can also cause several sewing machine problems, including snagging, puckering, and stretching. If you’d love...

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The Beginner’s Guide to Sewing

The Beginner’s Guide to Sewing

So, you’re looking to try your hand at sewing? Wonderful! Sewing, textiles, and embroidery can be extremely rewarding hobbies — all you need is the equipment and a little know-how to get going! As...

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