Sewing tips for beginners
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 […]
So you have a sewing machine – what are you going to do with it?
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 […]
Our favourite quilting tips
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 […]
Why Sew Magazine loves the Jaguar DQS 377 sewing machine
“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. […]
Did you know that threading a sewing machine could be this quick and easy?
Jaguar sewing machine can really speed things up… One of the most fiddly and – let’s face it – downright annoying parts of any sewing project is the fiddly bit that comes right at the start. Threading the sewing machine! It hardly sets you in the right frame of mind for a nice relaxing and […]
Overlocker sewing machine advantages
Between 2 and 4 spools of thread simultaneously! Overlocker sewing machines have a number of key advantages, particularly when it comes to stopping the edges of cut fabric from fraying. They used to be professional level pieces of equipment, but these days overlockers are increasingly finding their way into the home market. An overlocker by no […]
Sew Style & Home love the Jaguar DQS 405 sewing machine!
“The DQS 405 is great for dressmaking, quilting, furnishings and more!” A recent article on the Sew Style and Home website featured a Jaguar DQS 405 sewing machine review – and they seemed to be rather complimentary about one of our flagship products. Sew Style & Home praised the DQS 405’s capabilities, saying “The Jaguar DQS […]
New to sewing? Here are some ideas to get you started
Simple sewing suggestions and tips for beginners Sewing is an enjoyable past time for many across the world. In many cases, what starts off as a hobby can go on to become a serious business. Whatever your justification for wanting to take up sewing, we’ve come up with a few suggestions that may well help […]
Overlocker / serger sewing tips
Sewing: overlockers are sometimes known as sergers Some overlocker / serger sewing beginners aren’t aware of the difference between an overlocker and a standard sewing machine. So to get the ball rolling, we thought we’d tell you what an overlocker is… Wendy Ward provides an excellent definition on her website where she also points out […]
Four tips for the more experienced sewer
How sewers can get even better with their sewing machines! Sewing is an interesting activity – even a passion with many of us! Joining a sewing group is a great idea – sharing tips, techniques and generally letting the excitement rub off on each other. Not all of us can get together with groups of sewing ninjas […]