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Rotary Cutter vs Scissors for Sewing: Which Is Best?

When you start sewing, a good pair of fabric scissors is usually one of the [...]

Brewers Sewing Machines: A Farewell After 70 Years

It is always sad to see a long-established independent business close its doors, but this [...]

How to Hoop an Embroidery Frame: Brother and Janome Guide

Good hooping is the single biggest factor in a clean embroidery finish. Get it right [...]

Which Overlocker Should You Buy? A Beginner’s Guide

Buying your first overlocker can feel slightly intimidating. Unlike a standard sewing machine, you’ve suddenly [...]

What Is a Free Arm on a Sewing Machine? Uses Explained

A free arm is a narrow section of a sewing machine that makes it easier [...]

Essential Sewing Tools for Every Sewing Kit

Starting sewing doesn’t mean buying every gadget on the shelf. There are hundreds of sewing [...]

Should You Pre-Wash Fabric Before Sewing?

For most washable dressmaking fabric, yes. Cotton commonly loses four to six per cent on [...]

Why Sewing Is More Popular Than Ever: 2026 Trends

Sewing is a craft that predates almost everything else we do has become one of [...]

How to Sew a Zip: A Beginner’s Guide

YOU WILL NEED  Two pieces of fabric, a zipper the length of the seam, a [...]

Why Use an Ironing Press for Sewing Projects?

Most of the attention in a sewing room goes to the sewing machine. But experienced [...]