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  • How to do shirring!

    For this blog post we're giving you a step by step guide to shirring. This is a technique that involves sewing rows of stitching with an elastic th...
  • Easing in corners

    For this blog post we're sharing how to ease in corners Ever wondered how to get those corners nice and neat when sewing a cube shape? We're sharin...
  • How to join bias binding

    For this blog post we're sharing how to join bias binding. A handy technique to use up those odds and ends for your next project! We use bias bindi...
  • How to lengthen the Jersey Wrap Dress

    Our brand new jersey wrap dress is designed to finish at approximately knee length. However, if you would like to lengthen this, we have popped tog...
  • Drawstring channel tips and tricks!

    We have some handy tips and tricks for creating the drawstring channel on a drawstring bag. They make great gift bags, fill with the recipients fav...
  • Tips & tricks for marking buttonholes on the back of a cushion

    Here's a handy tip for evenly marking out where to position your buttonholes on the back of a cushion. We're using three buttons on the back of our...
  • How to create a button placket for a cushion

    We use a button placket on the back of some of our cushion patterns, it is used to create an opening to get the cushion pad in and out. You are ess...
  • How to sew Santa's nose!

    For this blog post we'll be sharing how to create our cute Santa's nose. Used on our Santa Doorstop pattern and Santa Gonk pattern. Start with you...
  • Tips & tricks for sewing a circular base

    For our next blog post we're sharing how to sew a circular base. We use this technique when making our cute Santa Doorstop or Hanging Santa Gonk or...
  • Tutu making!

    We're making tutus! This simple but effective way to make a tutu can be created in around an hour with very little sewing. Perfect for Halloween! Y...
  • We're making pumpkins!

    It's officially Autumn so we thought we'd share this fun pumpkin project with you all! They're an easy make, and great centre pieces for the table ...
  • How to make a belt loop from thread!

    We're explaining how to make a handy belt loop that you find on dresses and tunics...this would be a great add-on for our Ava tunic sewing pattern!...