As we move into Spring we’ve been thinking about sewing some fantastic wardrobe staples for Summer. That made us think about sewing shirt dresses, so we had had a good hunt to find some amazing sewing patterns. Shirt dresses can be a bit intimating for beginners because of the fit and addition of cuffs and button […]
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Sewing with knit fabrics can be a bit daunting when you’re used to woven fabrics such as cotton. If you’ve made a few woven garments already then learning to sew with knits won’t be as tricky as you think. In fact once you are used to working with the stretchy material, fitting is […]
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Sewing your own swimwear seems to be one of those projects that makes many of us quiver at the knees, but this need not be the case. If you’ve made a couple of garments using a stretch fabric like a jersey then you already have most of the skills needed to sew your own […]
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If you’ve been watching The Great British Sewing Bee and it’s tempted you to try out dressmaking for the first time you are in the right place. When you first start to sew your own clothes choosing the right pattern is essential. We narrowed down the best sewing patterns with beginners in mind. There […]
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