{"id":1508,"date":"2020-07-09T11:47:49","date_gmt":"2020-07-09T10:47:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/blog\/?p=1508"},"modified":"2020-07-09T11:48:04","modified_gmt":"2020-07-09T10:48:04","slug":"more-sewing-hints-and-tips-that-you-can-shake-a-presser-foot-at","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/blog\/more-sewing-hints-and-tips-that-you-can-shake-a-presser-foot-at\/","title":{"rendered":"More sewing hints and tips that you can shake a presser foot at!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>A collection of some of our favourite sewing goodies!<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Sewing, as we all know, is one of the most important activities ever! And now, during the current pandemic, the rest of the world has also caught up. People sewing scrubs and masks are just the tip of the\u00a0<\/strong><b>iceberg as it were during the lockdown period.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Upcycling, sewing your own clothes &#8211; and of course the current backlash against fast fashion &#8211; have become more widespread than at any time over the last couple of generations. New sewists, returning sewists, and those who never went away are spending time creating a whole range of wonderful things. Which all means that the desire for hints, tips and tutorials is massive!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 110%;\">We post loads of these on our GUR <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Sewing_Machines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/gur.sewing.machines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a> accounts &#8211; so <em>Subscribe<\/em> and <em>Like<\/em> to keep up-to-date with them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, we thought we&#8217;d bring a whole lot of sewing goodness together for you &#8211; all in one place. If you like this, let us know and we&#8217;ll do some more.<\/p>\n<h3>Enjoy!<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t throw out your old jeans!<\/strong> They might not fit anymore, but that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t create something new from them. <a href=\"http:\/\/yourhouseandgarden.com\/crafts-with-old-jeans\/?fbclid=IwAR1VEs2valyiwL92Ng4UHTOAyupZ6T5TuURJ56rxjpnE7YAH5T9oDqZRfss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>More \u00bb<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>What a great idea to turn your unused or broken Jeans to useful Slippers!<\/strong> It will be ECO and nice to take advantage of them! Besides, the slippers made with those jeans are so soft and comfortable! <a href=\"https:\/\/startsewing.org\/accessories\/booties-slippers\/upcycle-jeans-into-slippers-free-sewing-pattern\/?fbclid=IwAR16ZlzgRJaC6TtlgPYfEhQ8W9FB0Srm4f7-PbSO1wP338Ds9iahqDPUOvQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>More \u00bb<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>The\u00a0<\/strong><b>best way to sew bias tape with mitred corners.<\/b>\u00a0Photos plus a video. <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merrimentdesign.com\/the-best-way-to-sew-bias-tape-with-mitered-corners-photos-plus-a-video.php?fbclid=IwAR2Cdqj8j9_lXkJoTyf8VmWkbNqHMofH-XgfpYHAqTBzxexvQKpM8zzhFHc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More \u00bb<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Traditional-style fabric gift bags instructions.<\/strong> DIY step-by-step tutorial. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.handmadiya.com\/2015\/10\/fabric-gift-bag-tutorial.html?fbclid=IwAR2tGa_CtBasdXPR42g4NQisVoxmG21-KjjylE1vIil7q7toMeFxQHAjmN8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>More \u00bb<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Video.<\/strong> How to refashion a blanket into a DIY Blanket Coat. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=umf1VPFBOoQ&amp;fbclid=IwAR3nuMdOZY8ah7rw5WjPIJRgwQ28lfiwiWvCkUs7vcCWW6iI64VWHN-MFyA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>More \u00bb<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Patchwork double zipper purse tutorial.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yoansewingstudio.com\/sewingbags\/patchwork-double-zipper-purse-tutorial?fbclid=IwAR0PsJbFi3G-SXv6MCngWWnHHpXHFMLOIuL4HhSe84eVudoHL6jF8ixQmgw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>More \u00bb<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Free Thread Catcher Tutorial.<\/strong> It\u2019s basically a super cute trash can with a weighted pin cushion on top. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.confessionsofahomeschooler.com\/blog\/2015\/05\/thread-catcher-tutorial.html?fbclid=IwAR0ZIMv8SDHMCnNDbeY84nm3DdK_hrji0kowbvC8lGiW7cQeI1J07m9azmE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>More \u00bb<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tutorial: make your own sewing machine mat.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.overdalefabrics.com\/make-your-own-sewing-machine-mat\/?fbclid=IwAR1alzP8i5xwwZADBsBUpq7MEWsHr_6aDiTjX6YOTpw8g9AtFZbUfGGFyvc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>More \u00bb<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><strong>Film At Five quilt.<\/strong>\u00a0Another example of the fun to be had with scraps! <a href=\"https:\/\/weddingdressblue.wordpress.com\/2012\/09\/24\/tutorial-film-at-five-quilt\/?fbclid=IwAR0PsJbFi3G-SXv6MCngWWnHHpXHFMLOIuL4HhSe84eVudoHL6jF8ixQmgw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>More \u00bb<\/em><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Using a serger is one of the best ways to get finished seams on a sewing project.<\/strong> What if you don\u2019t own a serger\u2026? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seasonedhomemaker.com\/finish-seams-without-a-serger\/?fbclid=IwAR2FQZ_3aGBrvNNX4SZp7RokVQAcaOHam7SDXH1mTdXzpqMqu3xBBfQOKB4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>More \u00bb<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><strong>How to make a neckline smaller (or bigger)\u2026<\/strong>\u00a0You have a favorite top that is too wide at the neck opening and you want to make the neckline smaller? <a href=\"https:\/\/sewingforaliving.com\/how-to-make-a-neckline-smaller-or-bigger\/?fbclid=IwAR1VEs2valyiwL92Ng4UHTOAyupZ6T5TuURJ56rxjpnE7YAH5T9oDqZRfss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>More \u00bb<\/em><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>How to\u00a0use quilting rulers properly.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalquilterscircle.com\/video\/how-to-use-quilting-rulers-properly-012118\/?fbclid=IwAR0Lxann2qtcJyXJ_P2XZk5kMwppRoHBSDRkBG0fS9hwKW1gsPIuIz1Ziis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>More \u00bb<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><strong>Video.<\/strong> How to quilt with a regular sewing machine. <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelittlemushroomcap.com\/quilting-with-a-regular-sewing-machine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More \u00bb<\/a><\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>We love sewing!<\/h2>\n<p><em>Top quality manufacturers include:-<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/sewing_machines\/brother\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brother<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/sewing_machines\/elna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elna<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/sewing_machines\/janome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Janome<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/sewing_machines\/jaguar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaguar<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Telephone\u00a00121 359 5335 or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/blog\/top-sewing-tips-that-you-might-just-find-to-be-really-useful\/info@gursewingmachines.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">email<\/a> GUR Sewing Machines now!<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A collection of some of our favourite sewing goodies! Sewing, as we all know, is one of the most important activities ever! And now, during the current pandemic, the rest of the world has also caught up. People sewing scrubs and masks are just the tip of the\u00a0iceberg as it were during the lockdown period. 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