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Top tips for pinning pattern pieces and while sewing
Pins secure your pattern pieces to your fabric, so you can cut them accurately. They are also useful for holding the layers of fabric...
Maria
Nov 22, 20224 min read
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Top Tips for sewing swimwear
We get a lot of requests for private classes to sew swimwear. While my experience was very limited, I wanted to explore this new fabric...
Maria
Feb 24, 20226 min read
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What is an overlocker/serger and what can they do?
First of all, there is no difference between overlock and serger, they are exactly the same thing. Overlocker is the British English term...
Maria
Oct 18, 20215 min read
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Pressing: Why is it so important?
I think that pressing is a very important factor to give your creations a polished and professional look so they won't look home sewn and...
Maria
Oct 11, 20213 min read
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Easy Infinity Scarf Tutorial
You may remember that last year, I made a lot of Infinity Scarfs for my family and friends to gift for Christmas. We created a IGTV just...
Maria
Sep 28, 20212 min read
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Jersey scrap busting and making kids' clothes.
Last autumn I made myself several t-shirts to wear on a casual day with a pair of jeans or shorts. I like to work with jersey so my...
Sanne Goossens
Sep 11, 20213 min read
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Easy Baby Blanket Tutorial
In honour of sewing classes starting back up this month, I thought I'd share a little sewing tutorial with you. A baby blanket is a great...
Maria
Aug 30, 20213 min read
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Scrap busting & quilting with Sanne
Quilted oven mitts made from cotton fabric scraps I love all kinds of sewing, not only making garments but also quilting. I enjoy working...
Sanne Goossens
Aug 14, 20215 min read
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Intro to Interfacing - Part 1
Buying interfacing can be very confusing for beginners. It can be difficult to choose, buy and apply interfacing. So I have written this...
Maria
Jul 23, 20216 min read
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Hack attack with Heather
I do enjoy blending patterns together to make my own personalized style. Hacking a pattern can be just a simple change like a pocket,...
Heather
May 22, 20213 min read
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How to ... DIY Scarf for adults & kids
Dubai Winter is coming and we all know that it can get cold - despite what our families at home think 😊 This also makes the perfect gift...
Maria
Nov 25, 20205 min read
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7 Seam Finishes Explained (and when to use them)
Seam finishes are a very important part of the sewing process. They make the inside of your garment or project look as neat and clean and...
Maria
Sep 7, 20205 min read
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How to ... sew underarm (sleeve) gusset
It's been quite a while since I wrote a how-to blog post. And the reason, I wanted to write about the underarm (sleeve) gusset is that I...
Maria
Sep 2, 20203 min read
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Measuring Tools in Sewing
Following the previous post on sewing tools for beginners, let's chat about measuring tools. Measuring tools in sewing are very important...
Maria
Aug 25, 20204 min read
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10 Sewing Machine Feet Explained
Use this sewing machine feet guide to make your sewing faster, more accurate and easier. There are a large amount of presser feet...
Maria
Jul 21, 20205 min read
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Tips on getting you started creating your me-made wardrobe
Many of my beginners tell me that they would love learn to sew their own clothes after discovering the negative impact the fashion...
Maria
Jun 26, 20203 min read
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6 dressmaking patterns perfect for beginners
If you are new to sewing & dressmaking and looking for a simple first dressmaking pattern, then I have got you covered. These pattern are...
Maria
Apr 13, 20204 min read
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Sewing Tools - perfect for Beginners
I get asked a lot on what tools to get for the start, so I though writing a blog post for everyone to give few ideas - this is also the...
Maria
Dec 14, 20192 min read
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How to ... sew reusable make-up pads
For quite a while I have been thinking about an alternative to the cotton make-up pads I have been using. It's annoying that you only get...
Maria
Jul 20, 20192 min read
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How to ... sew pattern weights
If you are thinking to use a rotary cutter and cutting mat to cut your fabrics and projects, then you will need pattern weights. And you...
Maria
Apr 9, 20192 min read
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