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Learn-to-Sew: Cutting Out From Paper Patterns

Learn-to-Sew: Cutting Out From Paper Patterns

So you’ve chosen a pattern you’d like to tackle. How do you go about cutting out from it? Let’s break it down… Choosing Fabric First you’ll need to choose some suitable fabric for your project. Sometimes a project is inspired by the fabric. In which case, check that...
Learn-to-Sew: Sewing Curves

Learn-to-Sew: Sewing Curves

I hope you’ve mastered sewing straight seams now. How are you going on the curves? If you have been making masks, you may be facing sewing around curves. Let’s look at some tips and tricks for sewing curves and getting a lovely neat end product. If you need to...
Learn-to-Sew: Sewing Terms Explained

Learn-to-Sew: Sewing Terms Explained

Are you confused by sewing terms? Pick up any sewing pattern and there will be terms used that are specific to sewing. Everything has its own jargon! And with all jargon there is a level of assumed knowledge that puts a barrier between the beginner and getting on with...
Learn-to-sew: Five Principles for Neat Sewing

Learn-to-sew: Five Principles for Neat Sewing

This next post in the Learn-to-Sew series gives you five principles for ‘neat’ sewing. The quality of your finished item will be so much the greater, and you’ll avoid some potential frustrations (remember your sewing zen?), for taking some small steps to keep your...
Learn-to-Sew: All About Fabric

Learn-to-Sew: All About Fabric

Today we are talking about fabric. I don’t need to tell you that fabric comes in a dizzying array of types and weights but understanding fabrics will help you choose the right fabric for your project as well as prepare you for working with that fabric successfully. I...