July sewing tips for beginners and more experienced sewists!

All this and the sewing machine of the week!

We regularly present roundups of our favourite sewing how-tos and tutorials. A slightly different format this time, as we pick out our favourite hot tips for you in each case! And a new regular feature launches for you with our “Sewing Machine of the week”. These will feature some of our favourite machines – and, importantly, they will be in stock (at the time of writing at least!). This weeks it’s the wonderful Janome 5060 QDC.

Top ten sewing tips, articles and tutorials for July

Sewing tips, tricks and techniques for every sewist. Top tip: “Join an online sewing community!” 10 sewing tips I learned that changed my life. Top tip: “Not all Cottons are Created Equal.” Top sewing tips. Top tip: “Don’t buy cheap needles for your machine as they are finished poorly, have sharp edges and break your thread while you are sewing.” 12 sewing tips for more professional results: take your sewing to the next level. Top tip: “Choose the right fabric for the project.” Different types of marking tools. Top tip: “Only use tracing paper on the back or wrong side of your fabric.” Essential sewing tips and tricks. Top tip: “Don’t be afraid to make mistakes.” 8.5 tips for faster batch sewing. Top tip: “Before you sit down for a batch session, you’ll need to cut everything first.” Best tips and tricks to sew faster you need in your sewing arsenal! Top tip: “Invest in a serger and finish seams with a serger instead of resorting to other finishing techniques.” 10 tips for sewing jeans. Top tip: “Increase the needle tension when using heavy thread.”

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Featured sewing machine – the amazing Janome 5060 QDC

This computerised sewing machine comes supplied with a wide table. The Janome 5060 QDC is a fully computerised product, with different stitches and settings being available at the touch of a button. Simple and easy to use, and no fuss threading with the auto needle threader and quick set bobbin. Lightweight and portable enough to take to classes, it has 60 built in stitches including 6 buttonholes for creating all kinds of projects. The Janome 5060QDC has plenty of easy to use features that will make sewing a pleasure.

Buy the Janome 5060 QDC sewing machine »

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GUR – your sewing machine superstore!

If you’re looking to start the noble art for the first time, or have decided that it’s time to go for something a little more awe-inspiring, GUR’s sewing machine range will present you with some very impressive options. Check out GUR’s spares and accessories store – everything you could want for your trusty sewing machine!

Telephone 0121 359 5335 or email GUR Sewing Machines now!