Sewing Blogs

I've made lots of sewing mistakes with clothing that sit in my closet instead of being worn. I'll tell you how I learned about how to sew clothing I love.

When I first starting sewing, I didn’t want to spend a lot of money on patterns that I wasn’t sure I would know how to use, so I wondered: where can I find free (but stylish) women’s sewing patterns that I could print out in the comfort of my own home? The following 11 websites have collections of

When I first started learning to make clothes I bought just about every sewing book I could find. Over time, there are a handful that I've found to be useful and inspiring to my sewing over and over. If you are interested in dressmaking, click through to find out what 5 books I would recommend to anyone who has a passion for learning to sew your own clothes. #dressmaking #sewingbooks

Hello everyone! Amy here. I have been putting together this fabric store list…forever. The problem with it being, it’s never done! So we have decided to share it with you, as is, and very much incompl

You don't need to be afraid of buttonholes any longer! Follow this tutorial to create your own beautiful buttonholes on your favourite BTK garments.

Handmade clothing is good. Clothes that look homemade-not so much. Find out the 10 sewing mistakes that will definitely give your clothes a homemade look.

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Dolman sleeves are an easy-sew option when you want more coverage than a sleeveless dress or top without the added time and effort of sewing set-in sleeves. This sleeve type is a feature of both the girl's and women's Pearlie Dress & Peplum Top PDF Sewing Patterns. Some of you have mentioned that you find it tricky to turn and hem the sleeves when sewing your Pearlies, especially at the base of the armhole. If this is your least favourite step (and especially if you are working with a type…

In this blog post we are sharing how you can take your sewing skills to the next level and elevate your techniques to grow more confident with garment sewing. We have curated a list of Friday patterns that are perfect to help you on your sewing journey, as well as a checklist of techniques to work on. We have free sew-along video tutorials of our patterns, which have a plethora of knowledge, and guidance to help support you with learning new skills.

In this article I'm sharing how I got started sewing, my favourite patterns and fabric stores, and my top 5 beginner sewing tips.