Tag: Sewing Tips for Beginners
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How to reduce bulk when sewing corners
One of the many tips I learnt from the wonderful Michelle Pye of The English Couture Company was how to trim my corners properly. Read on if you too would like to know the best way to do this so that you reduce bulk in your sewing; this post was written when I was making…
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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…
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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,…