A Glossary of Sewing Stitches
When I first started sewing clothes, I didn’t have a clue what many of the stitch types in the pattern were. I find sometimes it’s easier to have everything all together, hence I decided to write this glossary.
Choosing to Use Deadstock Fabric
Deadstock fabric is becoming much easier to get hold of, with several sites offering fantastic deals for fabric by the roll or the metre. But what actually is it and is it a sustainable way to shop?
Making Buttonholes (And Buttons) Easy
I used to be terrified of sewing buttonholes – to the point where I stressed out so much about them I would almost be in tears just thinking about having to sew them – but actually they can be quite simple with the right foot for your machine and good markings.
What I Started Making When Learning To Sew
I thought it was about time to start sharing my thoughts about what I’ve been making – which patterns I’ve been working with and anything they’ve taught me.
Holding A Handmade Wedding
Wedding plans take time to perfect and many things you might wish to make also take a lot of time! If you’re really crafty, you can make a lot of things, but be sure to draft in a few other crafty folk to help!
Basic and Utility Stitches
There are several basic and utility stitch types which every sewing machine should have and these are the standard stitch types you’re most likely to use for projects.
Choosing The Right Needle And Thread
You’ve chosen your sewing pattern and your fabric to make it from, but what needle might you need for a particular fabric? Ever considered what thread you might use?
Setting Up A Sewing Machine
My sewing machine is older than I am and came with a brilliant instruction book which tells you all sorts of useful information. Whether you’re new to sewing, simply haven’t done something for a while or are learning a new technique, I had to share the wisdom it contains!
Designing Sewing Patterns in Affinity Designer
After recently watching a series of tutorials on how to design and cut patterns in Adobe Illustrator, I realised Affinity Designer was quite different to set up.
Working With Natural Fibres
Natural fibres is a surprisingly broad term for quite a few materials. The better known ones are cotton and linen, though there are a whole range of different natural fibres out there.
