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Sewing Equipment – to have or have not? What Sewing Equipment do I need to buy?

Post author By Jen Skedd
Post date October 7, 2016
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What sewing equipment do I need to buy?

When it comes to sewing equipment, your sewing drawer could look just like your kitchen; full of ‘essential’ gadgets that may be your best friend, or may lie there gathering dust never to see the light of day.

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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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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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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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What Sewing Machine should I buy?

Post author By Jen Skedd
Post date August 24, 2015
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Buying a Sewing Machine

Buying a sewing machine is exciting but can be very confusing. If you’ve had a look already, then you’re probably baffled by the huge range of makes and models out there. Why are some less than £100 and others cost several thousands. Don’t thy all do the same thing? So you’ll be asking yourself ‘What Sewing Machine should I buy?’