{"id":2084,"date":"2021-09-15T09:56:31","date_gmt":"2021-09-15T08:56:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/blog\/?p=2084"},"modified":"2021-09-15T10:04:32","modified_gmt":"2021-09-15T09:04:32","slug":"our-latest-sewing-how-tos-top-tips-for-sewists-everywhere","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/blog\/our-latest-sewing-how-tos-top-tips-for-sewists-everywhere\/","title":{"rendered":"Our latest sewing how-tos: top tips for sewists everywhere!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Our favourite? We love the quirky denim feathers how-to!<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Sewing tips galore for you again from our regular delve into the wonderful world of sewing tips. As ever, there&#8217;s a chance to test your upcycling skills by making redundant old clothes into something new and inspiring.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Have fun &#8211; there&#8217;s something here for everyone!<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/mycrafts.com\/diy\/diy-turn-old-shirt-into-skirt-button-front-a-line-midi-skirt-clothes-transformation-upcycle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Video: DIY turn an old shirt into front A line midi skirt. Clothes transformation upcycle.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sewmuchlovemary.com\/2018\/11\/pants-to-skirt-overalls-refashion.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pants to skirt overalls refashion.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instructables.com\/Upcycled-Denim-Feathers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Denim feathers! Aren&#8217;t these fantastic? They&#8217;re really fun to make, can be used in a zillion different ways, and are a great way upcycle old denim jeans or jackets.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/creativefashionblog.com\/lace-jean-refashion-tutorial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;This ten minute jean refashion is quick and easy and makes a feminine statement.&#8221;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/scratchandstitch.com\/diy-fringe-t-shirt-scarf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Try this DIY fringe scarf that you can make in just a few minutes with scissors and an old t-shirt.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/swoodsonsays.com\/how-to-add-fabric-to-a-shirt-to-make-it-bigger\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to add fabric to a shirt to make it bigger.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sewmuchlovemary.com\/2018\/02\/ruffle-shoulder-sweater-refashion-how.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to sew shoulder ruffles.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heatherhandmade.com\/how-to-upcycle-tutorials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how to upcycle clothing for kids.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sumoftheirstories.com\/blog\/how-to-sew-a-simple-top-from-a-mens-button-down-shirt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to sew a simple top from a men&#8217;s button down shirt.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vickymyerscreations.co.uk\/diy-dress-refashion-into-kamino-top\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DIY dress refashion into a kamino top.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Featured sewing machine &#8211; the Jaguar DQS 401<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2086\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2086\" style=\"width: 706px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2086\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/The-Jaguar-DQS-401-sewing-macine-from-GUR.jpg\" alt=\"The Jaguar DQS 401 sewing macine from GUR\" width=\"706\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/The-Jaguar-DQS-401-sewing-macine-from-GUR.jpg 706w, https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/The-Jaguar-DQS-401-sewing-macine-from-GUR-300x241.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2086\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Jaguar DQS 401 sewing machine from GUR<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>It&#8217;s so easy to use!<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/jaguar-dqs-401-sewing-machine-6444\">Jaguar DQS401<\/a> is a very user-friendly computerised machine with beginners and casual sewers in mind. Everything you&#8217;d want to see is included in this capable machine, including 40 stitches, a needle threader, an array of different needle positions, and a drop-in bobbin.<\/p>\n<p>The Jaguar DQS401 has a number of stitches &#8211; including stretch, decorative, and even satin stitches &#8211; plus 4 fully automated buttonholes.\u00a0Stitches are selected either using the easy access buttons, or by using the up arrow\/down arrow buttons to scroll through the different numbers.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>It&#8217;s perfect for doing crafts, dressmaking, soft furnishing and alterations round the home.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/jaguar-dqs-401-sewing-machine-6444\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy the\u00a0Jaguar DQS 401 sewing machine \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>Our favourite? 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