Sewing from scratch, upcycling, clothing and making gifts – loads to choose from!
Here at GUR, we’re constantly on the lookout for all sorts of sewing and embroidery hints and tips. We bring some of our favourites to you from time to time – right here on the GUR blog.
Here is a whole heap of sewing wonderfulness for you – have fun!
- Learning how to hem a curve comes in very handy, especially when making dresses or circle skirts. Read more about How to hem a curve
- How to make an infinity scarf: add this to your list of DIY gift ideas! Read more about How to make an infinity scarf
- 100 useful serger tips, serger tutorials & projects. Read more about Serger tips, tutorials and projects
- Video sewing tips: easy edge finishing. Read more
- 20 easy sewing projects you can make on a sewing machine in less than 30 minutes. Read more about Easy sewing projects for a sewing machine
- Sew your own DIY cosmetic case with just a few sewing supplies including regular quilting cotton. Read more about DIY cosmetic case sewing pattern
- A seam ripper can be sharpened with steel wool or by using a tool called a bead reamer, which looks like a small rounded file. Read more
- How to make a sewing pattern bigger (or smaller) – pattern grading. Read more about How to grade a sewing pattern
- How to make a ruffle duffle bag. Read more about Ruffle duffle bag
- Piping is a narrow, folded in half strip of fabric (usually with a cord inside) inserted into a seam. Anyone can make and use piping – all you need is a little patience. Read more
- These cute little round trinket baskets are easy to make and are perfect for stashing all of your treasures. Using the free sewing pattern and tutorial you can learn how to make these round fabric baskets. Read more about Round fabric baskets sewing pattern and tutorial
- Pattern making basics: learn to draft pattern blocks! Read more about Pattern-making basics
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