{"id":1552,"date":"2020-08-05T15:09:45","date_gmt":"2020-08-05T14:09:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/blog\/?p=1552"},"modified":"2020-08-05T15:09:45","modified_gmt":"2020-08-05T14:09:45","slug":"ten-sewing-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/blog\/ten-sewing-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Ten sewing tips &#8211; from making recycling cool to sewing machine feet benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>This week&#8217;s roundup of sewing goodies has something for everyone!<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Our weekly sewing tutorial round up is often random, but there&#8217;s always something there to interest seamstresses and seamsters alike. And this week is no exception &#8211; though there is a bit of a recycling theme this week.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Let us know if you&#8217;d like us to cover any particular future topics! <em>Here they are&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>7 simple and cute small sewing projects\u2026<a href=\"https:\/\/www.polkadotchair.com\/7-small-sewing-projects\/?fbclid=IwAR1zQ4rNszaZIAp8wrVmgLfzyPcRFCAxc080oK07ZEGNcG0XFkkVRwJq3-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em> More \u00bb<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>How to sew straight: using a tiny presser foot can give remarkable results. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ageberry.com\/how-to-sew-straight\/?fbclid=IwAR1Y6o8I73YA8_UuFCGvh-SSW0JvaMZngp4CVC6FtgbHmosprUii4GozC0g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>More \u00bb<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Make a very useful mat for your sewing machine with this free pattern. <a href=\"https:\/\/startsewing.org\/for-home\/sewing-machine-mat-free-sewing-pattern\/?fbclid=IwAR0BjPBqdKSUm68XROAFs_KXm4JZs4dbhe4Z8lljWzvw-hVmVkFbajjlVK8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>More \u00bb<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Video: Learn how to transform a pair of jeans into a denim backpack! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sndaOCvLhN0&amp;fbclid=IwAR0UT2Ar80hqav48fu2kJE79cSsbBOVWeVT9AZKUvC2M8Eor-dldpwCNmak\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>More \u00bb<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Hobo shoulder bag tutorial &amp; pattern. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.free-tutorial.net\/2020\/06\/hobo-shoulder-bag-tutorial-pattern.html?fbclid=IwAR3JjsC-TycrCDHK5mx1jPAWAMhoifrU3Zy8etUVy0M-HbYi_6Blrl1kUto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>More \u00bb<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Denim peg bag pattern. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vickymyerscreations.co.uk\/tutorial-2\/denim-peg-bag-pattern\/?fbclid=IwAR1oWrpHY7NLFKMMwp2retnl_TnCcIK7B6x62beZXCzsDgHUTRXlitgkhaA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>More \u00bb<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>My Town quilt blocks\u00a0&#8211; free tutorial. <a href=\"https:\/\/materialgirlquilts.com\/blog\/2020\/4\/29\/my-town-quilt-blocks-free-tutorial?fbclid=IwAR3uXk0BTMv4clWvgIbAqTyLONZgnUJXJ9EhPLIy2IpMy_k0pBXyLgNUd9o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>More \u00bb<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>If you&#8217;re keen to repurpose old kids&#8217; clothing without making your kids&#8217; outfit scream <em>&#8220;second-hand, and not in a cool way&#8221;<\/em>, these tips from three DIY masters might help. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/life\/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-hand-me-downs-for-kids\/12480846?fbclid=IwAR22KXjj0Q5HjPCQ2zO78GOZ2Qd7_VMLLeJsWqPztKk2lyWBuhTv9ZG3yhA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>More \u00bb<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>How to turn old shirts into crop tops for a fun &amp; cool\u00a0DIY project. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitedaily.com\/p\/how-to-turn-old-shirts-into-crop-tops-for-a-fun-cool-diy-project-30447348?fbclid=IwAR39bEgvyBd83FpDQS7gHcH45bTRAZ3UUVFb46SasLKL8u_X9y7Q4kKJdtk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>More \u00bb<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Common\u00a0sewing machine feet and when to use them\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalsewingcircle.com\/article\/common-sewing-machine-feet-and-when-to-use-them\/?fbclid=IwAR148SBTQuyjA52P9B_b2istMOec828aPiq131EoxGRl0O4RsuYHda6RV5s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>More \u00bb<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 110%; color: #e3686a;\">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 \u2013 so <em>Subscribe<\/em> and <em>Like<\/em> to keep up-to-date with them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>See more sewing tips at:-<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/blog\/you-loved-our-sewing-tips-so-much-weve-found-some-more\/\">You loved our sewing tips so much, we\u2019ve found some more! \u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/blog\/more-sewing-hints-and-tips-that-you-can-shake-a-presser-foot-at\/\">More sewing hints and tips that you can shake a presser foot at!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/blog\/kids-clothing-loads-of-sewing-tutorials-for-you-keepcalmandcarryonsewing\/\">Kids clothing \u2013 loads of sewing tutorials for you!<\/a><\/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>This week&#8217;s roundup of sewing goodies has something for everyone! Our weekly sewing tutorial round up is often random, but there&#8217;s always something there to interest seamstresses and seamsters alike. And this week is no exception &#8211; though there is a bit of a recycling theme this week. 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