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Sewing Tools: My Essential Top Ten

November 19, 2017 By Gaynor Marshall

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There are a bewildering array of sewing tools available for today's sewers. Today I want to share with you my choice of what I consider to be the essential sewing ones. I don't mean the latest trendy gadgets, I mean the basic, tried and tested can't do without tools of the trade. Sewing Tools of the Trade Sewing Machine If you are considering purchasing a machine for the first … [Read more...] about Sewing Tools: My Essential Top Ten

Creative uses for machine embroidery.

November 5, 2017 By Gaynor Marshall

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Design your own fabric using decorative machine embroidery! I'm sure you'll agree, beautiful fabric is one of lifes' necessities...erm...ok...luxuries; the colour, the texture, the feelings it can evoke, the endless creative possibilities. You'll also be aware of how expensive good quality fabric can be. I'm not trying to talk myself out of my surface design job, but I want to … [Read more...] about Creative uses for machine embroidery.

Successful Sewing: My 5 Secrets

October 29, 2017 By Gaynor Marshall

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The Secrets to Successful Sewing I have 5 secrets to successful sewing and they will probably surprise you. Sewing is a skill that we have to learn and not something we are born with. Sometimes people refuse to learn anything new because they may feel vulnerable, but that's how we grow. Staying inside our comfort zones is safe but it also means that we never experience … [Read more...] about Successful Sewing: My 5 Secrets

Stitch Library – Ultimate Guide

September 24, 2017 By Gaynor Marshall

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A stitch library is something every sewer should make. "I finally bought the sewing machine, now what?" I bet this question resonates with lots of people who've bought a sewing machine. You've dreamt of the day you can fill your world with things you've sewn yourself. The entire new wardrobe of clothes you'll be able to make, the curtains and cushions...lots and lots of … [Read more...] about Stitch Library – Ultimate Guide

Who Invented the Sewing Machine?

September 19, 2017 By Gaynor Marshall

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Have you ever wondered who invented the humble sewing machine? As I sew for a living, I thought I'd do a little research and share my findings. The discovery that this everyday object emerged from very complicated origins may surprise you. Who invented the Sewing Machine? There are many claims to who originally invented the sewing machine, so I've tried to glean the main … [Read more...] about Who Invented the Sewing Machine?

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