Semi final week: Sewing Bee series 8 episode 9. There really was no room for error with a place in the finals up for grabs. The Sewing Bees had to sew a dress with complicated construction details and origami inspired garments for their models. See below for our pattern and fabric picks. We'll be updating you every week so do stay tuned - we will share the weekly Sewing Bee scoop with you in our newsletter.
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Overlockers aren't just for finishing seams and in this video I'll show you 7 clever tips to take your overlocker skills to the next level. If you've ever struggled to sew a neckband without a bulky bit at the end or wrestled with tricky sewing tasks, like turning through a rouleau strap, this video and blog post is for you.
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Buying a sewing machine can be an incredibly exciting and daunting prospect. The huge and varied options available can be so overwhelming. In this video we’ll share our expert knowledge to help you identify what to consider when choosing the best sewing machine for you whether you are a complete beginner or a very experienced sewist. Below the video you can read in detail everything we covered and more in our comprehensive buyers'guide.
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New sewing patterns from Simplicity featured on the vlog this week - Lucy picked out her favourites and paired them with dressmaking fabrics you could whip them up in. See below for the video and links to all the patterns and fabrics.
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Sewing jersey garments, especially on an overlocker, can be a scary business, but learning how to sew a simple jersey dress or Tshirt is easier than you might think and so worth it.
In this video I'll show you step by step how to construct Simplicity 8982 including all the tapes and interfacing products I use to help you achieve great results every time.
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Sewing an invisible zip can seem like an intimidating task with a number of problems to overcome. How do you avoid that nasty bubble at the end of the zip and what about sewing around the zip pull at the end? In this tutorial we'll show you a magical method that will solve all of these sewing problems and guarantee great results every time.
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Darts are such an important part of so many sewing and dressmaking projects. Not only do they give the garment shape they are also usually highly visible and therefore it is a good idea to strive for a professional finish. In this video I'll show you my top dart sewing tips.
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If you're working with a fabric that frays easily or want a super professional finish to the seam allowances of your garment a French seam can be a great option, but just how do you sew the armhole? In this handy video tutorial I take you step by step through the process and give you lots of general tips for sewing and setting in sleeves too.
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This week on the vlog I'm sharing some of the independent sewing pattern company patterns we've recently added to the website. It's been ages since I've done one of these for you and we have some lovely new Autumnal fabrics in to pair them with so I thought it was the perfect time.
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Whether you're an experienced sewer or a complete beginner there are some super useful tips for hemming or shortening jeans in this handy video tutorial. I'll show you how to shorten jeans accurately when cutting off the excess fabric and an alternative method that keeps the original hem intact and can be used as a temporary measure for children's jeans.
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This week on the vlog I'm answering some more of the fantastic questions you've been asking. I talk about my love of sewing, the most challenging dressmaking project I've ever worked on, how I choose buttons and lots of other sewing and dressmaking chat.
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Semi final week: Sewing Bee series 8 episode 9. There really was no room for error with a place in the finals up for grabs. The Sewing Bees had to sew a dress with complicated construction details and origami inspired garments for their models. See below for our pattern and fabric picks. We'll be updating you every week so do stay tuned - we will share the weekly Sewing Bee scoop with you in our newsletter.
Continue reading →
Overlockers aren't just for finishing seams and in this video I'll show you 7 clever tips to take your overlocker skills to the next level. If you've ever struggled to sew a neckband without a bulky bit at the end or wrestled with tricky sewing tasks, like turning through a rouleau strap, this video and blog post is for you.
Continue reading →
Buying a sewing machine can be an incredibly exciting and daunting prospect. The huge and varied options available can be so overwhelming. In this video we’ll share our expert knowledge to help you identify what to consider when choosing the best sewing machine for you whether you are a complete beginner or a very experienced sewist. Below the video you can read in detail everything we covered and more in our comprehensive buyers'guide.
Continue reading →
New sewing patterns from Simplicity featured on the vlog this week - Lucy picked out her favourites and paired them with dressmaking fabrics you could whip them up in. See below for the video and links to all the patterns and fabrics.
Continue reading →
Sewing jersey garments, especially on an overlocker, can be a scary business, but learning how to sew a simple jersey dress or Tshirt is easier than you might think and so worth it.
In this video I'll show you step by step how to construct Simplicity 8982 including all the tapes and interfacing products I use to help you achieve great results every time.
Continue reading →
This week I'm sharing my latest dressmaking project with you - a gorgeous Simplicity 8606 wrap skirt with a bang on trend flounce sewn up in our bright, mood lifting mustard John Kaldor crepe de chine fabric.
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Sewing an invisible zip can seem like an intimidating task with a number of problems to overcome. How do you avoid that nasty bubble at the end of the zip and what about sewing around the zip pull at the end? In this tutorial we'll show you a magical method that will solve all of these sewing problems and guarantee great results every time.
Continue reading →
Darts are such an important part of so many sewing and dressmaking projects. Not only do they give the garment shape they are also usually highly visible and therefore it is a good idea to strive for a professional finish. In this video I'll show you my top dart sewing tips.
Continue reading →
If you're working with a fabric that frays easily or want a super professional finish to the seam allowances of your garment a French seam can be a great option, but just how do you sew the armhole? In this handy video tutorial I take you step by step through the process and give you lots of general tips for sewing and setting in sleeves too.
Continue reading →
This week on the vlog I'm sharing some of the independent sewing pattern company patterns we've recently added to the website. It's been ages since I've done one of these for you and we have some lovely new Autumnal fabrics in to pair them with so I thought it was the perfect time.
Continue reading →
Whether you're an experienced sewer or a complete beginner there are some super useful tips for hemming or shortening jeans in this handy video tutorial. I'll show you how to shorten jeans accurately when cutting off the excess fabric and an alternative method that keeps the original hem intact and can be used as a temporary measure for children's jeans.
Continue reading →
This week on the vlog I'm answering some more of the fantastic questions you've been asking. I talk about my love of sewing, the most challenging dressmaking project I've ever worked on, how I choose buttons and lots of other sewing and dressmaking chat.
Continue reading →