When sewing, a seam is what holds two pieces of fabric together with a stitched row of thread. How a seam is stitched can affect the look...

A major part of sewing clothes, whether for yourself or others, is achieving a good fit. There is no point in spending hours sewing and...

Getting to grips with patterns is essential in sewing. You don't need to know how to make patterns but you must understand their...

What is the best way to learn to sew? There are a few things which are great ways for getting "into" sewing. Perhaps have a friend teach...

Do people react differently when you mention men who sew or men who design? Is there a bias in labelling women as dressmakers and men as...

This is quite challenging for me to write as I have been sewing for most of my life. My mum made clothes for me when I was little and...

I intended to write about "fabrics" however, just looking at my fabric stash, I could be writing a book about the many varieties and...

Since starting out "on my own" in January 2019, I have recently taken account that most of my Brand clients design and sell children's...

This is a basic tutorial about threading your domestic sewing machine. If you have not used your sewing machine for a while or you have...

The latest in a sadly increasing list of High Street brands to go into administration is the iconic Topshop, which bowed out of the race...

Who does not like running their hands over luscious fabric?! If you're shopping for a sofa, a new dress, curtains or anything made of...

As we get dressed in the morning still wiping the sleep from our eyes, or undressing at night exhausted from the day, not many of us...

A lot has been happening of late with halloween, the start of a second national lockdown, bonfire night and Remembrance Day, Phew! Being...

I have really enjoyed getting the sewing lessons off the ground, albeit a few months later than planned! As I progress I hope to be able...