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Learning to Sew: Read these 5 Top Tips!

Post author By Jen Skedd
Post date September 12, 2016

Learning to Sew: Read these 5 Top Tips

If you’ve just started learning to sew, read these 5 top tips to help.

Sewing can seem daunting to a novice. There is just so much to know. Well, here are a few tips to make learning to sew easier:

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Singer Tradition 2282 Sewing Machine Review

Post author By Jen Skedd
Post date August 15, 2016

Singer Tradition 2282 Sewing Machine Review

The Singer Tradition 2282 sewing machine is often available from Lidl for £79.99. It may be a suitable option if you’re just learning to sew and are looking for a machine.

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A Guide to Basic Machine Stitches and Sewing Techniques

Post author By Jen Skedd
Post date August 8, 2016

A guide to basic machine stitches and sewing techniques.

Modern sewing machines (made in the last 30 years or so) will produce a variety of basic machine stitches including straight stitches, zig-zag and other utility stitches. If you learn what these stitch types are used for, it’ll make your sewing easier and more enjoyable.

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Sewing Machine Bobbins

Post author By Jen Skedd
Post date July 21, 2016

There seems to be a common belief that sewing machine bobbins are interchangeable between machines. Perhaps this stems from the fact that you can buy them ready-wound?

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Childrens’ Summer School – Sewing Classes for Children

Post author By Jen Skedd
Post date June 19, 2016

Childrens sewing course

My childrens sewing course is an ideal school holiday activity. Does your child want to learn to sew? Are you looking for some creative classes for the school holidays? Then here is your answer! During my week-long summer schools, I hold a series of children’s sewing classes. Firstly I’ll cover how to use sewing machines safely. Then we’ll make some decorative bunting, tote bags and other fun craft projects for children.

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Has the Great British Sewing Bee inspired you to sew?

Post author By Jen Skedd
Post date May 18, 2016

If the new series of the Great British Sewing Bee has inspired you, then here are ten more reasons why you should learn to sew.

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How to choose sewing thread

Post author By Jen Skedd
Post date December 21, 2015
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How to choose Sewing Thread

Another year almost gone and I’ve just got time to squeeze in a final blog post. Possibly the subject I’ve been asked about most this year is How to choose the correct machine sewing thread?

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Start ’em Young. Sewing Classes for Children.

Post author By Jen Skedd
Post date October 12, 2015

sewing classes for children. Two young girls learning to sew beside their Mums — sewing classes for children. Kids can learn to sew, using a sewing machine safely and confidently from around age 7.

Sewing classes for children are an important part of my class programme. I learned to use a sewing machine at age 7. So I’m committed to the belief that children should all learn to sew when they’re very young (girls and boys!)

This week at Artisan Stitch, I held one of my sewing classes for children, or rather for children and their parents ( to qualify you had to be under 16 and bring your Mum). Attending were Sophie, aged 9, and Libby aged 12, with their Mums Jen & Jackie. Both girls threw themselves into the lesson with enthusiasm and completed their sewing practice sheets, then both passed their Sewing Machine Driving Tests with distinction.

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