{"id":1874,"date":"2021-04-14T10:43:01","date_gmt":"2021-04-14T09:43:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/blog\/?p=1874"},"modified":"2021-04-14T10:48:43","modified_gmt":"2021-04-14T09:48:43","slug":"top-sewing-tips-for-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/blog\/top-sewing-tips-for-spring\/","title":{"rendered":"Top sewing tips for Spring &#8211; projects, examples and how-tos"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>A combination of wonderful sewing ideas and essential maintenance and organisational tips<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Spring is here &#8211; it&#8217;s our favourite time of year! And we tend to get sewing with a renewed vigour and enthusiasm at this time &#8211; not least as we prepare for the (hopefully) warmer weather, summer clothes and lighter fabrics.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Enjoy our collection of Spring focussed sewing projects and ideas, coupled with and some essential and helpful tips. Everything from lighter fabric sewing techniques to maintenance and Spring cleaning. <em><strong>Enjoy!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How to sew with lightweight spring fabrics.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/sew-whats-new.net\/sewing-with-lightweight-spring-fabrics-with-lindsay-johns-of-inside-the-hem\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More \u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n<li>How to sew a capsule wardrobe you\u2019ll love to wear. <a href=\"https:\/\/elizabethmadethis.com\/how-to-sew-a-capsule-wardrobe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More \u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n<li>How to make a gingham ruffle sleeve top. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merricksart.com\/make-gingham-ruffle-sleeve-top\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More \u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Tutorial: how to sew a linen top with no pattern. <a href=\"http:\/\/sustainablefashionchat.com\/tutorial-how-to-sew-a-linen-top-with-no-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More \u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Irresistibly cute Spring sewing projects using fat quarters.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pickystitch.com\/irresistibly-cute-spring-sewing-projects-using-fat-quarters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More \u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Videos: 5 easy sewing projects for spring. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.silversurfers.com\/lifestyle\/crafts\/5-easy-sewing-projects-for-spring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More \u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Subtle high-low skirt tutorial, from skirt or from scratch! <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rufflesandstuff.com\/2012\/08\/subtle-high-low-skirt-tutorial-from.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More \u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Sewing for the season &#8211; Spring! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tillyandthebuttons.com\/2021\/03\/sewing-for-season-spring.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More \u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Have you ever wondered what all those colours and numbers on sewing machine needles are for? <a href=\"https:\/\/coffeeandmaking.co.uk\/2021\/03\/09\/sewing-machine-needles-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More \u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n<li>What is a Presser Foot? What is its function in a sewing machine? <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/sewing-machine-feet-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More \u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Strategies for efficient sewing. <a href=\"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2012\/01\/strategies-for-efficient-sewing.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More \u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Spring sewing maintenance. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moodfabrics.com\/blog\/spring-sewing-maintenance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More \u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>GUR &#8211; your sewing machine superstore!<\/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>A combination of wonderful sewing ideas and essential maintenance and organisational tips Spring is here &#8211; it&#8217;s our favourite time of year! 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