Sewing tips and tricks

I have been sewing for 35 years and I am still learning! So many useful little tricks can save time and improve your finish, I'll share them here so you can make the beautiful garments you want to and everyone gasps at how fabulous they are!
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Sewing Machine Maintenance: How to look after your machine at home
Not sure how to properly maintain your sewing machine? Look no further than this beginners guide on how to look after your sewing machine at home. Learn how to prevent potential issues, change sewing machine needles, and remove excess lint. #SewingMachineMaintenance #SewingForBeginners #SewingTips #Sewing101 #SewingMachineCleaning
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Sewing Machine Maintenance: How to look after your machine at home
How to clean and maintain your sewing machine from the comfort of your own home - learn how to prevent potential issues, remove build ups of lint, change needles and more. Everything you need to know about caring for your sewing machine properly at home. #SewingMachineMaintenance #SewingForBeginners #SewingTips #Sewing101 #SewingMachineCleaning
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How To Measure Yourself For your Sewing projects
Being able to measure yourself accurately is one of the most important skills a garment maker can master. Without being able to take accurate measurements, sizing clothing can be almost impossible. This guide features tips and tricks to properly measure the standard 3 measurements, as well as addition measurements that you may need. #garmentmaking101 #garmentmaking #sewslow #makeyourownclothes #howtosew #sewingtutorial #sewingguide
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How To Measure Yourself For your Sewing projects
Being able to measure yourself accurately is one of the most important skills a garment maker can master. Without being able to take accurate measurements, sizing clothing can be almost impossible. This guide features tips and tricks to properly measure the standard 3 measurements, as well as addition measurements that you may need. #garmentmaking101 #garmentmaking #sewslow #makeyourownclothes #howtosew #sewingtutorial #sewingguide
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Using the Fabric Burn Test to determine your fabric type
Beginners and experienced sewists alike will all have to conduct a fabric burn test at some point in their creative journey. Although the name sounds daunting, conducting a safe fabric burn test is relatively straightforward. In this blog post, we’ll teach you how to prepare and perform a fabric burn test, as well as helping you to learn how to identify fabric fibres using our free printable fabric burn test chart. #fabricburntest #garmentmaking #sewing101 #sewingtutorials #freesewingtutorials
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Should you pre-wash fabric before sewing?
Pre-washing fabric before sewing helps to avoid shrinkage and rid the fabric of chemicals and dyes. Although it’s a hassle, it is a vital part of the sewing process. Reading our guide on how to pre-wash fabrics before sewing. #sewing101 #sewingtutorial #garmentmaking #sewingforbeginers
a mannequin with measuring tape around it and the words how to measure yourself for your sewing projects top tips
How To Measure Yourself For your Sewing projects
Being able to measure yourself accurately is one of the most important skills a garment maker can master. Without being able to take accurate measurements, sizing clothing can be almost impossible. This guide features tips and tricks to properly measure the standard 3 measurements, as well as addition measurements that you may need. #garmentmaking101 #garmentmaking #sewslow #makeyourownclothes #howtosew #sewingtutorial #sewingguide
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How To Measure Yourself For your Sewing projects
Want to start making your own clothes but not sure how to measure your body for sewing patterns? Fear not, this post details how to accurately take your bust, hip, and waist measurements, as well as several other body measurements you may need. If you’re looking for a guide on how to measure your body for sewing patterns, this post will talk you through the process. #sewing101 #garmentmaking #sewingforbeginners #howtosew #sewingtutorial
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Using the Fabric Burn Test to determine your fabric type
The fabric burn test enables you to pinpoint your fabric’s fibre makeup and identify synthetic and man made materials.This comprehensive, step-by-step guide teaches you the basics of safely carrying out a fabric burn test, as well as providing you with a thorough fabric reaction chart that is free and printer friendly. #beginnersewing #sewingforbeginners #garmentmaking #sewing101 #fabricburntest
a person holding a measuring tape with the words learn to sew how to measure yourself for your sewing projects
How To Measure Yourself For your Sewing projects
Want to start making your own clothes but not sure how to measure your body for sewing patterns? Fear not, this post details how to accurately take your bust, hip, and waist measurements, as well as several other body measurements you may need. If you’re looking for a guide on how to measure your body for sewing patterns, this post will talk you through the process. #sewing101 #garmentmaking #sewingforbeginners #howtosew #sewingtutorial
a washing machine with the words, pre - washing fabric everything you need to know
Should you pre-wash fabric before sewing?
Pre-washing fabric before sewing helps to avoid shrinkage and rid the fabric of chemicals and dyes. Although it’s a hassle, it is a vital part of the sewing process. Reading our guide on how to pre-wash fabrics before sewing. #sewing101 #sewingtutorial #garmentmaking #sewingforbeginers
a white mannequin with measuring tape around it and the words how to measure yourself top tips for your handsewn closet
How To Measure Yourself For your Sewing projects
Making your own clothes is a fun and exciting way to update your wardrobe, however in order to produce clothes that fit well, you need to know how to accurately measure your body for sewing patterns. This post explains how and where to measure your body to ensure you get accurate measurements and also lists some great tips and tricks to make the process easier for you. #sewing101 #makeyourownclothes #sewslow #slowfashion #howtosew #sewingtutorial #sewing101
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Sewing terms for beginners: A glossary of sewing terms
A list of common sewing terminology for beginners. Wondering what a feed dog is? Worried you're getting your stitches confused? Need a little extra help understanding your pattern or tutorial? This is the post for you! #sewing101 #beginnersewing #sewingforbeginners #sewingterms
a person measuring their waist with the words how to measure yourself top tips for your handmade wardrobe
How To Measure Yourself For your Sewing projects
Making your own clothes is a fun and exciting way to update your wardrobe, however in order to produce clothes that fit well, you need to know how to accurately measure your body for sewing patterns. This post explains how and where to measure your body to ensure you get accurate measurements and also lists some great tips and tricks to make the process easier for you. #sewing101 #makeyourownclothes #sewslow #slowfashion #howtosew #sewingtutorial #sewing101