{"id":1814,"date":"2021-02-18T14:40:31","date_gmt":"2021-02-18T14:40:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/blog\/?p=1814"},"modified":"2021-02-18T14:41:35","modified_gmt":"2021-02-18T14:41:35","slug":"loads-and-loads-of-sewing-tips-from-gur-sewing-machines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/blog\/loads-and-loads-of-sewing-tips-from-gur-sewing-machines\/","title":{"rendered":"Loads and loads of sewing tips from GUR Sewing Machines"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Finishing seams, piping, mitred corners, sewing with knits, curved hems&#8230;<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Hi all &#8211; and welcome to another roundup of sewing goodies from internet land! You&#8217;ll find something that&#8217;s bound to whet your appetite &#8211; and teach you something you didn&#8217;t already know from this collection of wonderful how-tos.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here are some of our current faves &#8211; <em>enjoy!<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<ul>\n<li>Organise your space with fabric baskets&#8230; sewing them is fast and easy! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sewcanshe.com\/blog\/fabric-baskets-free-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More \u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n<li>How to finish a seam: 9 seam finishes. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heatherhandmade.com\/how-to-finish-a-seam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More \u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The cool clutch. This is a great pattern if you are new to bag making, or you want a quick make for sew to sell or gifting. <a href=\"https:\/\/spencerogg.wordpress.com\/...\/28\/free-sewing-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More \u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n<li>While knits might be a dream to sew, they also have some sewing requirements that must be respected. Follow these simple rules and your \u2018knit fear\u2019 will disappear. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seasonedhomemaker.com\/sewing-knits-details\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More \u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n<li>How to sew a mitred corner on a wide double fold hem. <a href=\"https:\/\/charlottekan.com\/blogs\/sewingblog\/how-to-sew-a-mitered-corner-on-a-wide-double-fold-hem\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More \u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n<li>How to put gussets in a dress or top &#8211; a gusset is an inverted triangular (or diamond shaped) piece of fabric inserted into a garment to make it fit more comfortably. <a href=\"https:\/\/thesewinggarden.com\/...\/10\/07\/how-to-put-in-gussets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More \u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Would you like to learn how to sew perfect scalloped edges? <a href=\"https:\/\/radianthomestudio.com\/sew-perfect-scallops\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More \u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n<li>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 \u2013 all you need is a little patience. <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.pdfsewingpatterns.com\/how-to-make-and-sew-piping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More \u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n<li>6 ways how to insert lace \u2013 heirloom sewing tutorial. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sewhistorically.com\/6-ways-how-to-insert-lace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More \u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n<li>How to hem pants the easy way and get professional results. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.livehoppy.com\/how-to-hem-pants-the-easy-way\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More \u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n<li>80 ingenious sewing hacks and pro tips you\u2019ll wish you&#8217;d known sooner! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.diyncrafts.com\/24208\/lifehacks\/80-ingenious-sewing-hacks-pro-tips-youll-wish-knew-sooner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More \u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n<li><em>&#8220;Need a hanging towel in your kitchen? They are so convenient, but sometimes a bit too &#8230; granny? I have a solution.\u201d<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.libbyslifestyle.com\/2020\/03\/my-modern-style-hanging-kitchen-towel.html\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More \u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Four sewing tutorials &#8211; how to sew a curved hem. <a href=\"https:\/\/charlottekan.com\/blogs\/sewingblog\/128372099-tutorial-sew-a-curved-hem-4x\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More \u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n<li>100 brilliant projects to upcycle leftover fabric scraps. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.diyncrafts.com\/15703\/repurpose\/100-brilliant-projects-to-upcycle-leftover-fabric-scraps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More \u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/blog\/\">Loads more sewing tips, reviews and tutorials \u00bb<\/a><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Everything to do with machine sewing!<\/h2>\n<p><strong>If you\u2019re looking to start the noble art for the first time, or have decided that it\u2019s time to go for something a little more awe-inspiring, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/sewingmachines\">GUR\u2019s sewing machine range<\/a> will\u00a0present\u00a0you with some very impressive options.<\/strong><\/p>\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>Finishing seams, piping, mitred corners, sewing with knits, curved hems&#8230; Hi all &#8211; and welcome to another roundup of sewing goodies from internet land! You&#8217;ll find something that&#8217;s bound to whet your appetite &#8211; and teach you something you didn&#8217;t already know from this collection of wonderful how-tos. 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