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  • Free motion embroidery

    by tracey dennis
    We're sharing this handy tutorial on how to do free motion embroidery Free motion stitching is a technique where you essentially draw with your ma...

  • How to join seams in a loop on an overlocker

    by tracey dennis
    Tips & tricks for using an overlocker when sewing seams in a loop. This technique is used when attaching sleeves, cuffs, collars etc. For this ...

  • How to attach a neckband/collar

    by tracey dennis
    For our latest tips & tricks blog post we're showing how to attach a neckband/collar to a neckline. We are making the Alice top pattern to show...

  • How to do shirring!

    by tracey dennis
    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

    by tracey dennis
    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

    by tracey dennis
    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

    by tracey dennis
    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!

    by tracey dennis
    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

    by tracey dennis
    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

    by tracey dennis
    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!

    by tracey dennis
    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

    by tracey dennis
    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...