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Find out what we have been getting up to and our thoughts on everything sewing. Learn new skills and techniques with our free instructions and YouTube tutorials.
Make Tulle Flowers
Add a couture embellishment to a garment, create a simple corsage or add these flowers to a hat or headband. There are so many way you can use these s...
Pattern Matching Tips
Are you struggling with pattern matching your fabric? Or just want to learn a new skill to create some stunning garments? Learn how to pattern match w...
A little inspiration for Easter…
Making gifts or decorations this Easter? In need of a little inspiration? Join us, and learn how to sew these cute hanging birds or Easter eggs. Per...
Hello Copen… (shift dress/top)
Say hello to Copen, a free dressmaking pattern for a simple shift dress or top. Download here: Copen Top & Dress. Copen is a simple yet stylish s...
Make Easter Eggs
Continue the Easter theme and make these Easter Eggs, perfect for hanging on trees and decorating your home. A great way to use up scraps of fabric. W...
Make Easter Birds
Learn how to make these cute birds in time for Easter. Make in your choice of fabrics, a great way to use up scraps! Follow our detailed YouTube tutor...
DIY Leather Purse (Bow)
Hopefully you have seen the tutorial for creating either the plain or frill leather purses and want to know how to take your sewing further and learn ...
DIY Leather Purse (Frill)
As part of the series of leather purses I wanted to share the techniques for a purse with a frill feature on the front. If you are new to sewing leath...
DIY Leather Purse (Plain)
Make one of these cute purses and learn techniques for sewing and working with leather. In the latest YouTube tutorial (How To: Leather Plain Purse ...
Valentine’s Day Sewing
Get creative this Valentine’s Day, follow along with one of our YouTube tutorials and make something! Knock up a series of lavender hearts (DIY...
Beginners Dressmaking 2
Take your beginners dressmaking to the next level. Learn how to draft a waistband for the McCall’s Skirt 3830 pattern and introduce a lining. In...
Beginners Dressmaking 1
Learn beginners dressmaking tips and techniques following our tutorial for constructing the McCall’s Skirt 3830 pattern. In this video we will b...