{"id":2065,"date":"2021-09-01T10:50:57","date_gmt":"2021-09-01T09:50:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/blog\/?p=2065"},"modified":"2021-09-01T10:55:39","modified_gmt":"2021-09-01T09:55:39","slug":"sewing-tips-from-delicate-fabrics-to-improvisational-quilting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/blog\/sewing-tips-from-delicate-fabrics-to-improvisational-quilting\/","title":{"rendered":"Sewing tips &#8211; from delicate fabrics to improvisational quilting"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Wonderful projects, how-tos and tutorials for sewists everywhere!<\/h2>\n<p><strong>This is perhaps the most eclectic sewing roundup we&#8217;ve posted for a while &#8211; and there really is something for everyone here (as long as they&#8217;re into sewing of course!).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Technical knowledge such as understanding fabric graininess and how to using digital sewing patterns, along with some lovely projects including how to make a belt bag &#8211; and even Roman blinds!<\/p>\n<p><em>And don&#8217;t forget to check out our featured sewing machine below&#8230; Enjoy!<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sew-french-seam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to sew a French seam: the best seam for delicate fabrics.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sewdiy.com\/about-improvisational-quilting-ecourse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A method of improvisational quilting that uses my scraps to make something useful and is fun and relaxing. <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/madetosew.com\/grainline-options\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Do you understand fabric grainlines? Have you used the cross grain or the bias to cut out a garment that was designed for the length grain before?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/madetosew.com\/how-to-grade-a-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Video how to: grade a pattern.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allfreesewing.com\/Basics-and-Tutorials\/Digital-and-Traditional-Sewing-Patterns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn how to use digital sewing patterns along with traditional sewing patterns. Knowing the differences will help you.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/fabric-manipulation-techniques\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">50+ techniques to make fabric with texture &amp; patterns.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sewsweetness.com\/2020\/12\/video-how-to-use-the-seam-guide-for-accurate-seam-allowances.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Video: how to use the seam guide for accurate seam allowances.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.spoonflower.com\/2021\/03\/quilted-laptop-bag\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to make a quilted laptop bag.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myfabrics.co.uk\/sewing-instructions-for-bum-bag.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to make a practical and stylish belt bag! Robust fabrics such as imitation leather are the ideal choice.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gathered.how\/sewing-and-quilting\/sewing\/how-to-make-roman-blinds-for-your-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to make roman blinds for your home \u2013 DIY guide to making roman shades.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Featured sewing machine &#8211; the\u00a0Brother Innovis M280D<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2071\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2071\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2071\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Brother-Innovis-M280D-from-GUR-Sewing-Machines.jpg\" alt=\"Brother Innovis M280D from GUR Sewing Machines\" width=\"800\" height=\"509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Brother-Innovis-M280D-from-GUR-Sewing-Machines.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Brother-Innovis-M280D-from-GUR-Sewing-Machines-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Brother-Innovis-M280D-from-GUR-Sewing-Machines-768x489.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2071\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Brother Innovis M280D from GUR Sewing Machines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/brother-innovis-m280d-sewing-machine-36750\">Brother Innov-is M280D<\/a> is the ideal machine for embellishing your sewing and embroidery projects with the magical Disney touch. From creating professional embroidery to taking up a curtain hem or sewing a buttonhole, this machine helps make all of your project wishes come true.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Brother Innovis M280D Disney Sewing and Embroidery machine has a wide selection of patterns including 125 embroidery designs including 45 embroidery design featuring your favourite Disney characters.<\/p>\n<p>181 built in utility, decorative, satin and cross stitches including 10 one step buttonhole styles, 4 sewing and embroidery fonts &#8211; and you can create up to 14 stitch types can be combined with 10 different frame shapes, such as a circle or a square.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"\/brother-innovis-m280d-sewing-machine-36750\">Buy the\u00a0Brother Innovis M280D \u00bb<\/a><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>GUR \u2013 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 class=\"customize-unpreviewable\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/sewingmachines\">GUR\u2019s sewing machine range<\/a> will\u00a0present\u00a0you with some very impressive options.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Check out GUR\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/sewing-spares-accessories\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">spares and accessories store<\/a> \u2013 everything you could want for your trusty sewing machine!<\/p>\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?customize_changeset_uuid=077a080a-ffb7-4b5b-8e7a-b23b4add69c8&amp;customize_messenger_channel=preview-1\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">email<\/a> GUR Sewing Machines now!<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wonderful projects, how-tos and tutorials for sewists everywhere! 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