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  • Tutu making!

    by tracey dennis
    We're making tutus! This simple but effective way to make a tutu can be created in around an hour with very little sewing. Perfect for Halloween! Y...

  • We're making pumpkins!

    by tracey dennis
    It's officially Autumn so we thought we'd share this fun pumpkin project with you all! They're an easy make, and great centre pieces for the table ...

  • How to make a belt loop from thread!

    by tracey dennis
    We're explaining how to make a handy belt loop that you find on dresses and tunics...this would be a great add-on for our Ava tunic sewing pattern!...

  • How to use a magnetic seam guide

    by tracey dennis
    Some of our club members may recognise this nifty tool! The magnetic seam guide was our haberdashery gift a few months ago, we thought we'd show yo...

  • How to create the perfect 'V' point for the Ava tunic neckline

    by tracey dennis
    We'll be showing you how to create the perfect 'V' shape for the Ava tunic in this blog post. Our Ava tunic is a new pattern that has a pretty V n...

  • How to understitch

    by tracey dennis
    How to understitch For this blog post we'll be showing you how to understitch. This handy technique keeps the facing to the inside of the garment w...

  • Bobbin holders

    by tracey dennis
    Handy Bobbin and Thread Organisers These handy bobbin holders have been used as free gifts for our Club Members in the past as part of the monthly...

  • How to create a satin stitch

    by tracey dennis
    For this blog post we'll be explaining how to create a satin stitch! We used this technique when making out beehive folder cover and pouch set - ht...

  • How to sew a zip in a seam

    by tracey dennis
    How to sew a zip in a seam! For this blog post we're showing you how to sew a zip in a seam, this is a great technique for sewing zips into cushio...

  • A simple way to sew gathers

    by tracey dennis
    How to sew gathers We're sharing a fun and simple way to sew gathers. Who here has sewn those long lines of stitches to create gathers and then whe...

  • Three ways to finish seams

    by tracey dennis
    Finishing seams! For this blog post we'll be showing you three different ways to finish seams. When your pattern instructions say 'finish seams' y...

  • How to sew past a zip head

    by tracey dennis
    Sewing Zips Tips and Techniques For this blog post we're sharing some tips and tricks for sewing zips. Do you ever get stuck sewing past a zip head...