UPDATES, INSPIRATION and IDEAS

If you’re feeling like us, lockdown 2.0 has you a little bit lost again. We feel the best thing you can do for your mental health is get creative. We’ve put together a couple of short simple projects which you can work through. They won’t take you long but a little pieces you can whip up in between other makes to give you that boost that we all need right now! On top of this, they’re all great scrap busters, and perfect for using up your leftover fabric pieces. One will be released every week, so get crafty with us...

As we head into a second lockdown, it seems that face masks are here to stay for a while! So, why not try making your own reusable one? If you're a beginner or haven't picked up a sewing project in a while, making a face mask is the perfect place to start; they're super easy, don't take much time and can even be done by hand if you don't have access to a sewing machine. Reusable masks are also a lot better for the planet, and can be made from fabric scraps. As the perfect project to keep you entertained as we start...

As we begin to spend more time at home again, what better than to make loungewear your next sewing project? We love the Linda bottoms from our loungewear edit, which can be made as shorts, trousers, or basically any length you want! As a super versatile pattern that’s also perfect for beginners, we’ve put together a list of ways to design, fit, hack and style your Linda trousers, as well as how to move them from loungewear to daywear! Design Your Linda Trousers Linda works well in a range of fabrics, and its in the fabric choice where you can...

Whilst fabric scissors have always been an essential item in any home-sewer's kit, the rising popularity of rotary cutters has seen many people contemplating the switch. Rotary cutters (as seen, for example, in the Great British Sewing Bee) appear to be much faster for cutting your fabric, however do require more practice to cut accurately. That, coupled with the additional costs using a rotary cutter requires, may put people off ditching their trusty scissors. But what really is the best tool for cutting out your pattern pieces? We've compiled a list of the pros and cons of both rotary cutters and scissors to help people...

Starting on a machine? With the sheer amount of features and options available on even the most standard of sewing machines it can be hard knowing where to begin, so we've put together a short guide to the most basic - and versatile - machine stitches that are key to the construction and finishing of garments. We've also included ideas on how to alter the features of each stitch in order to get the most out of your machine! Straight Stitch If you’ve sewed using a machine before, you’ve likely come across a straight stitch - its the most basic stitch used...