Sewing Hints & Tips: Fun facts, sewing hacks and tricks of the trade I'm so excited to share this news with you, I've written a book! How cool is that? It's a little reference guide that I hope you will find extremely useful. All of the sewing hints & tips in this ebook are little nuggets of useful information that I have been gathering, subconsciously over … [Read more...] about Sewing Hints & Tips Book Launch
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Concealed Zip – Zips, Part 3
Welcome to Part 3 of my series showing you how to insert various types of zips into your sewing projects. This week we'll be tackling concealed zips. What is a concealed zip? With this method one fold of the fabric covers the zip entirely. useful for cushions where you do not wish the zip to be visible to allow pattern matching for a seamless look to protect delicate … [Read more...] about Concealed Zip – Zips, Part 3
Semi-concealed Zips – Zips, Part 2
In the second part of my series about inserting zips into your projects, we'll be looking at how to create semi-concealed zips. What are semi-concealed zips? A semi-concealed zip refers to the way the zip is inserted into the project. With this method the teeth of the zip will not be visible from the right side of the fabric although the stitching will. You may decide to … [Read more...] about Semi-concealed Zips – Zips, Part 2
Invisible Zip – Zips, Part 1
This week on the blog I'm looking at how to insert invisible zips. Zips are a fantastic invention, thank you Mr Whitcomb L. Judson (1893), but the nemesis of many a sewer! They have the reputation for being difficult to use. However, if you take your time and follow a few basic guidelines they are really quite straightforward. Types of Zip Zips themselves come in a number … [Read more...] about Invisible Zip – Zips, Part 1
Embroidery templates: Thinking outside the box
I'm sure that like me, you try to get the most out of your creative purchases. We all like added value especially when we work hard for our money. So, when I designed my embroidery templates I was keen to explore other ways to use them. Of course you can use these creative suggestions for any templates that you may already have. More than just embroidery templates Alfie, Ethan … [Read more...] about Embroidery templates: Thinking outside the box
