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Weekend Wonder - Simple Stylish Projects For Beginners

What project do I do first? What projects can you recommend? A common question for new sewers that is surprisingly tricky to answer! The...

Temp vs Perm - Why Temporary Is Terrific!

In sewing there are hundred's of different types of stitches, from those used to simply sew a seam together to those used in elaborate...

Boil an Egg!

Learn to boil an egg before you try to make a soufflé! Similarly, learn and perfect the sewing basics first, your projects will thank you!

To the weft, to the weft, everything you own....

Learn about general fabric properties and how these can be used to good effect in your sewing projects.

Sewing is NOT dressmaking!

By learning the sewing processes first, you can then apply these with confidence to all of your sewing projects, from dressmaking to interio

Hand vs Machine - All You Need is a Needle!

The important thing is to start sewing! Don't let gadgets or expensive machinery get in your way , grab a needle and lets get started!

Sew it begins!

Learn to sew the traditional way from trained professionals. Explore a world of sewing processes and build your sewing knowledge. Start now!