Tag: Beginner sewing
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What is interfacing? (and why do I need it in my sewing?)
Interfacing, interlining and linings all sound very similar, and it can therefore get a bit confusing when you first discover them, especially as these terms are sometimes used interchangeably. But they do all serve a slightly different purpose, and your sewing will improve dramatically if you begin to understand and apply them to best effect.…
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10 Ways to Make Felt Flowers
Felt is lovely. Flowers are lovely. Bring the two together and what have you got? An abundance of possibilities for making beautiful floral embellishments for your sewing projects (or simply for the joy of it). Here is a collection of some lovely tutorials by lovely bloggers showing you how to make felt flowers in simple…
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Five tutorials to help children get into sewing
This week I’ve published a series of tutorials to help anyone who would like to support the children in their lives to develop a natural love of sewing. At the time of writing, we are amid the COVID-19 crisis, which has left many of us juggling work, childcare and homeschooling. But this crisis won’t last…