Reading Sewing Patterns can be daunting, but understanding all the lines and markings will help you to produce better fitting garments. When I was learning commercial pattern cutting and design, I quickly to realised the significance of understanding and interpreting sewing patterns. My own patterns were scantily marked, because I was the only one who … Read more
The Importance of Sewing Accurate Seams and Stitching Whatever you decide to sew, your project will benefit from neat stitching and even seams. Of course, this is a bit difficult when you first learn to sew. Maybe you don’t yet own a machine, or the one that you are using is new to you. However, don’t … Read more
The Importance of Learning How to Sew a Button You might wonder why learning to sew a button is even necessary in today’s world of zippers, snaps, and Velcro. However, buttons remain an essential and timeless fastening method, gracing everything from formal wear to casual attire. Mastering this skill can save you money on alterations, … Read more
Use a Sewing Machine to Sew Buttons on Securely I recommend that you practise hand attaching buttons before you try it on the machine! This will help in working out placement, and getting used to the correct tension and stitch pattern. Sewing by hand means that you can see exactly where the button should go, … Read more
Hi everyone, welcome to my tutorial on how to make fabric flowers to match a dress or use as decoration. If you’re a bridesmaid or a bride looking for a creative way to incorporate matching flowers into your wedding, this tutorial is for you. Fabric flowers are a great option because they’re inexpensive, easy to … Read more
How I learnt to sew, and where it led me. I can hardly remember a time when I wasn’t sewing something, making cross stitch bookmarks from kits, or cutting coloured felt fabric to make finger puppets. Here in the UK, there was a weekly comic magazine called “Bunty”, which I got every Tuesday. I would … Read more
