Sewing Blog
Hand stitch embroidery pattern problems and how to solve them
clothing, crafts, easy, embroidery, guide, how-to, Sewing, sewing, stitching, style,
2019
From free-motion embellishments to hand-sewn pet portraits, our four experts are on board to solve your embroidery woes!
“I’m working on a free-hand embroidery piece, but my thread keeps fraying and breaking! How can I stop this from happening?”
Crafter and store owner, Poppy says:
“This is a common problem when you’re new to…
Maternity sewing patterns and how to make them
clothing, crafts, DIY, dressmaking, jersey, royal, RoyalBaby, Sewing, sewing, stitching,
2019
Whether Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton are on royal tours, official visits or presenting awards, they always manage to look ever-so glam when they’re carrying a little one. But as we know, off-the-peg maternity clothes aren’t always flattering, and sewing your own in the right size while expecting can be tricky to…
Dressmaker of the Year 2019 the winners revealed!
blouse, clothing, crafts, Dressmaker Of The Year, dressmaking, Sewing, sewing, stitching, trousers, tunic,
2019
Over 2,400 Sew readers entered our annual Dressmaker of the Year competition, so it was no surprise that our judges had a difficult time crowning the winners! But after hours of deliberation and a few cups of tea later, the stellar panel reached a verdict for the five category winners: Children’s…
8 Mar 2024
With great pleasure and excitement, we announce the winners of the Creative Book Awards 2024! Congratulations to all the talented…
8 Mar 2024
With great pleasure and excitement, we announce the winners of the Creative Book Awards 2024! Congratulations to all the talented…
4 Jan 2024
Welcome to the buzz-worthy universe of the Creative Book Awards 2024! Since its inception in 2021, this distinctive literary celebration…
6 Dec 2023
There are two types of crafters when it comes to Christmas: the ones who start in the height of summer…