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Any fabric can have buttonholes made in it – from fine chiffons to stretchy knits. In this article you will learn The key to success is the right mix of new sharp needle, fabric and support such as interfacing. Wendy Gardiner, Brand Ambassador for The McCall Pattern Company shares her tips and tricks (first published in Love Sewing Magazine) Buttonholes …
To celebrate the launch of the Great British Sewing Bee we are giving one of you the chance to win a sewing machine worth £150! Introducing the Siver 303 The Silver 303 is the perfect sewing machine for beginning your dressmaking adventures and beyond! It has all the great features you need. It will breeze through a range of fabrics …
Have you heard of a buffet dress? The first episode of Series 7 of The Great British Sewing Bee sees the bees creating a buffet dress for real life models in the final challenge of the show. We were super excited to see Joe Lycett’s post revealing some of the Sewing Bees who will be taking part, we can’t wait …
Adding a lining is a great way to preserve dress fabric, plus it will stop your dress from sticking to you! What if your pattern doesn’t include a lining? Here are some tips for adding your own! Lining a Dress Method 1 A drop-through lining is the easiest option: you simply make a second version of the dress using the …