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With jargon-busting instructions and photos of each step, our sewing patterns are loved for their refreshingly clear instructions. Whether you're looking for an easy sewing project for beginners or to advance your sewing skills, we have sewing patterns for dresses, tops, skirts, jackets, pyjamas, swimwear and more. Check out our online video classes to develop your sewing skills further!

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  • Learn how to use a sewing machine confidently and set up your essential sewing toolkit.
  • Choose the right fabrics for your projects and understand how different materials behave.
  • Navigate sewing patterns with ease, from reading instructions to cutting and pinning.
  • Build essential skills like seams, shaping, staystitching, hems, and fastenings.
  • A modern handbook you’ll return to again and again, whether you’re a beginner or brushing up on your skills.
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FROM THE BLOG

Learn to sew your own clothes with our popular sewing tutorials!

How to Sew a Facing Using the Burrito Method

How to Sew a Facing Using the Burrito Method

If you’ve ever wondered how to get a lovely clean finish on a sleeveless bodice, the burrito method is the secret! It’s a clever sewing technique that lets you sew an all-in-one facing or lining to the armholes without leaving any raw edges visible. The result? A neat, professional-looking finish inside and out.

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How to Shorten a Metal Zip Step by Step

How to Shorten a Metal Zip Step by Step

Found a metal zip, but it’s too long for your sewing project? Don’t worry - you can shorten it at home with a few simple tools. In this tutorial, we’ll show you step by step how to shorten a metal zip so it fits your garment perfectly.

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How to make a Full Bust Adjustment (FBA) on a princess seam bodice

How to make a Full Bust Adjustment (FBA) on a princess seam bodice

Ever tried on a me-made dress or top, only to find it pulling across your bust, riding up at the waist, gaping awkwardly at the armholes, or sagging at the upper chest and shoulders? Your pattern might just need a full bust adjustment (AKA an "FBA").

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How to Sew a Bar Tack

How to Sew a Bar Tack

Need some extra reinforcement on those high-stress points in your sewing project? A bar tack is a short, secure zigzag stitch that helps your handmade clothes stand up to everyday wear and tear. Once you’ve got the hang of it, you’ll be adding them to all your makes!

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How to Sew an Exposed Frill Seam

How to Sew an Exposed Frill Seam

Want to give your gathered seams a pretty, professional-looking finish? Try sewing an exposed frill seam – it adds a gorgeous textured detail to skirts, dresses and sleeves, and it’s much easier than it looks!

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Ten Tips for Sewing Gathers

Ten Tips for Sewing Gathers

Want some top tips on how to sew beautiful, even gathers? Well, look no further, we've got you covered. This post is jam-packed with hints and tricks on how to create and sew gathers which can be used for tonnes of sewing projects. We've also made a step-by-step tutorial video to show you how it's done!

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