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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.

29/03/2021
Do you understand fabric grainlines? Have you used the cross grain or the bias to cut out a garment that was designed for the length grain before? Let...
15/03/2021
Learn how to make a silk scrunchie for your hair. In this quick tutorial I talk through how to make a scrunchie in a step by step manner. I share two ...
24/10/2018
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...
04/04/2018
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...
30/03/2018
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...
11/07/2017
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...
14/04/2017
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...
10/04/2017
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...
19/03/2017
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 ...
15/03/2017
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...
09/03/2017
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 ...
05/02/2016
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...