Tag: Sewing for beginners
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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 […]
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How To Improve Your Top Stitching
Top stitching is a type of stitch that can be both decorative and functional. There are a few simple steps you can take to make sure your top stitching looks great, giving your sewing projects that professional finish. Use a sewing machine needle suitable for top stitching Depending on the project you are top-stitching, it’s […]
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10 Types of Sewing Pin (and when to use them)
I‘ll be honest, for a long time pins were pins. I had them, I used them, I gave them very little thought. Turns out its really handy to know what different pins are out there, and what their best uses are. Read on to discover what I discovered, and you’ll be pleased you did! So, […]
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Top Tips to Help Homemade Clothes Look Handmade
There is a subtle yet significant difference between your creations looking homemade and handmade. Whilst we are always proud to declare ‘I made that’ to anyone who might be interested, the reality is you want people to be genuinely amazed at the revelation, rather than giving you a ‘yes I can tell’ kind of response. When […]
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Really Simple Sewing Pattern: Pencil Case
I love this sewing pattern! Its free, very easy to follow, and is a brilliant way to build your confidence attaching zips. The tutorial is by Katie from Sweet Verbena, you can find it in this post. Its a wonderful pattern for beginners, as it introduces you to the basics of quilting, AND gets you […]