Sewing techniques – a list of “how-not-tos” It’s important to make sewing mistakes – or so we’re always being told. It’s supposed to be how we learn. But when you bog up your latest potential masterpiece, that’s not much consolation. So much better to let others make mistakes on your behalf LOL. The playwright George Bernard […]
Now zippers need hold no fears for any of us! The whole world of zips is one that conjures up fear and dread, even amongst some more experienced sewists. But fear not! Help is at hand in the form of some of the best how-tos and zip sewing tutorials in internet land. We start off […]
Cute, fun and rather addictive. Welcome to the strange world of the Easter bunny… You might just have a few days to spare over the Easter break. Hurrah! The trouble is, the weather forecast isn’t as good as it might be, so what better way of indulging in your favourite pursuit than getting out the sewing […]
Even experienced sewers had to start somewhere… The great thing about sewing (along with the 157,001 other reasons) is that it’s fun. And importantly you don’t have to be a Rembrandt with the needle and thread to get enjoyment from it. The key when you’re starting out is to pick up as many tips and […]
Corduroy isn’t a difficult material to sew – but it helps to know a few key points… If you’ve never sewn any corduroy before, you might find it helpful to read these wonderful tips before you begin. Corduroy has a great number of advantages – it can be used for special or casual garments, it’s […]
A variety of exiting projects for sewists everywhere It’s quite often the case that you have a sewing machine, but after a while your inspiration begins to wane. Sometimes all it needs is a little inspiration and you’ll rediscover the joys of sewing all over again! So here are some rather nifty ideas to get […]
The wonderful world of sewing feet Some are common and some a little more exotic. Sewing machine feet – or presser feet – come in such a huge range and fulfil a number of specific purposes. They do however have one very important thing in common – they make certain sewing tasks much easier! One […]
Everything from fabric choice to photographing your quilt… We love quilting! It’s such a terrific worldwide passion, with thousands of people improving their techniques over decades as they brush up on their knowledge. Which doesn’t mean that you have to find everything out for yourself of course – which is precisely why we thought we’d […]
“Suitable for a wide range of techniques, offering 100 built-in stitches” The review of our lovely Jaguar DQS 377 in the July edition of Sew – the UK’s best-selling sewing magazine – is a particularly enthusiastic one. We love Sew Magazine and their wonderful website – particularly their Sewing patterns and How to sew sections. […]
Also known as presser feet – and it seems you can’t have too many of them! Sewing machine presser feet can be a bit of a mystery for sewists everywhere – many don’t know what they are or for, let alone how they can make life easier and more efficient for a whole variety of […]
Jaguar Sewing Machines Supplier in the UK
