There are so many different types available, from knit, woven, braided, and specialty (just to name a few). That’s not to mention varying widths, colours, and compositions. So how do you know which one to choose? Disclaimer:  This article was originally published as a paid post for The Thread . The views and opinions expressed are entirely my own and based on my personal experiences. Elastic is a really common notion used in sewing. You’ll find it on everything from waistband

There are so many different presser feet available for sewing machines, each designed with a specific purpose, whether that be creating particular stitches or working with certain fabrics. Disclaimer:  This article was originally published as a paid post for The Thread.   The views and opinions expressed are entirely my own and based on my personal experiences. There are so many different presser feet available for sewing machines, each designed with a specific purpose, wheth

From dressmaking shears and embroidery scissors to snips, pinking shears, and thread clippers, each one has its place in your sewing toolkit. Disclaimer:  This article was originally published as a paid post for The Thread.   The views and opinions expressed are entirely my own and based on my personal experiences. Just like you’d use a bread knife for bread or a pizza cutter for pizza, sewing scissors are designed for different materials and tasks. From dressmaking shears an

In this tutorial, I’ll focus on the crotch point and rise and a couple of the most common fitting issues that occur when these areas just aren’t quite right. Disclaime r: This article was originally published as a paid post for The Thread .   The views and opinions expressed are entirely my own and based on my personal experiences. Recently, I drafted a pattern and made a toile of a pair of drop-crotch pants. When I tried them on, I straight away noticed (and felt) they weren

In this article I will show you how to change both the needle and the presser foot, introduce the twin needle, and share some helpful troubleshooting tips for common issues that can happen when your machine isn’t threaded correctly. Disclaimer: This article was originally published as a paid post for The Thread .  The views and opinions expressed ar e entirely my own and based on my personal experiences. Now that we’ve covered the basics of threading a sewing machine in Part

Threading a sewing machine can feel a bit daunting at first, but it quickly becomes second nature after you’ve done it a couple of times. These days, I don’t even think about it—muscle memory just takes over. Disclaime r:  This article was originally published as a paid post for The Thread .   The views and opinions expressed are entirely my own and based on my personal experiences. Threading a sewing machine can feel a bit daunting at first, but it quickly becomes second nat

Drape refers to how a fabric falls and behaves when worn. It can range from stiff and structured to soft and flowing. Disclaimer:  This...

Ease plays a crucial role in how clothes fit, feel, and function. Disclaimer:  This article was originally published as a paid post for...

Grading is the process of creating different sizes from a single base pattern or block. Disclaimer:  This article was originally...

A simple sew that is easy to follow, fun to customise, and perfect for experimenting with creative tweaks and hacks. I’ve had the Peplum...

This is my second time sewing this pattern—and for good reason. These shorts are the perfect summer wardrobe staple. With the warmer...

In this Part 2, I demonstrate how to blend between sizes on a sewing pattern. Disclaimer: This article was originally published as a...

In this Part 1, I look at when blending between sizes on a sewing pattern might be a good approach. Disclaimer: This article was...

I’m a sucker for simple, oversized, and cropped tops—and this new design for Matchy Matchy Sewing Club ticks all the boxes. I’m a sucker...

No one likes getting halfway through a project only to run out of fabric—or being left with scraps that don’t work for anything. I’ve got...

How do you know how much seam allowance to add around a pattern piece? Hopefully, this simple guide will help! Disclaimer: This article...

Fusible, sew-in, woven, non-woven—interfacing comes in a variety of types, weaves, and weights. But with so many options, how do you know...

In this guide, I demonstrate two methods of dart manipulation—the pivot method and the cut and spread method. Disclaimer: This article was originally published as a paid post for The Thread .  The views and opinions expressed are entirely my own and based on my personal experiences. Dart manipulation is a pattern making technique used to reposition a dart on a garment without altering or adjusting its overall fit. Essentially, it’s a way to move the shaping in your pattern to

This article focuses on some more specialised examples of truing—hems, darts, and seam allowances. Disclaimer: This article was...

This article focuses on the basics of truing, breaking down the key concepts to help you get started. Disclaimer: This article was...