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Tag: How to Sew

  • Sewing with Children: simple gift tags

    Sewing with Children: simple gift tags

    As a follow on from my Felt Heart activity published yesterday, I’m continuing the theme of sewing with children this week by sharing some new ideas each day. Today, I wanted to document another introductory sewing activity I’ve tried with my daughter, which seemed a natural progression from the free and unrestricted felt hearts by…

  • A Guide to Basic Sewing Machine Maintenance

    A Guide to Basic Sewing Machine Maintenance

    Its not the most glamorous part of sewing, but keeping your sewing machine in tip top condition is a necessary and ultimately rewarding job.  I spent years just sitting and sewing and totally neglecting this aspect of being a sewing enthusiast, and as a result my machine got very weary; sluggish, dusty, ineffective and a…

  • Easy Tutorials To Help You Get Into Sewing

    Easy Tutorials To Help You Get Into Sewing

    If you are new to sewing and not too sure where to start, there are loads of great tutorials out there that are ideal for beginner sewers.  Simple steps, clear instructions and useful pictures can all help build your confidence, and before you know it you’ll be sewing all manner of exciting projects.  Here are…