Sewing

Get to know the different feet for your overlocker, learn to sew massive pockets, read about the history of the sewing machine or figure out what to do with your fabric scraps. What would you like to learn about sewing?

Swimwear

Dive into history

Did you know we owe synchronised swimming and bathing suits to the same person? In this article, we dive into the history of swimwear and provide you with all of the information you need to sew your own bathing suit.

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Princess seams

A fashion icon

From a French fashion designer to bridal fashion to your craft room: the princess seam is a timeless, flattering construction in sewing. Learn how to adapt an existing sewing pattern to include princess seams and read more about their history in this article.

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Sewing with denim

And the history of jeans

Stretch denim, non-stretch denim, raw denim or selvedge denim… Do you know what to do with it? We explain in detail how to sew denim on a home sewing machine and tell you more about the history of this fabric.

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Dressmaking through the ages

History of handmade clothes

From hunter/gatherers to medieval master tailors, do you know who made people’s clothing? We’ve created a timeline on dressmaking throughout the centuries.

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Identify your yarn or fabric

Do a burn test or bleach test

As crafters, we’ve all been given some mystery yarn or fabric at some point. Bleach, a lighter and this article; that’s all you need to identify your yarn, fibre or fabric.

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Invisible mending

Using a sewing machine

You only need a simple sewing machine to repair your worn clothes invisibly. Bonus: this technique can also be used for beautiful embroidery!

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Make your clothes last longer

And enjoy them for years to come

Think ahead: if you carefully plan your handmade wardrobe, the garments you sew will last you for years.

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Sew comfortable bras

By learning from history

Corsets being uncomfortable is a Hollywood myth. In fact, undergarments for women used to be a lot more comfortable than the bras we wear today. Explore the history of women’s supportive underwear and learn how to make your own much more comfortable to wear.

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Sustainable sewing

Sew using zero waste patterns

Would you like to save fabric? Try sewing with a zero waste approach! No more creating unusable fabric scraps, use it all up instead! These innovative patterns will help you get the most use out of your fabric.

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Bound buttonhole

Alternative for automatic buttonholes

Most of our sewing machines have a function for automatic buttonholes. But what if you have trouble working with it? The answer is simple: use an alternative buttonhole.

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Quilted armour

History of quilting

If you think of quilting, do you think of armour? Probably not, but quilted garments have been worn on the battlefield throughout the Middle Ages.

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Sewing leather

Or an alternative

Tips on how to sew leather on a domestic sewing machine and answers to the important questions like: how sustainable is leather? What is the best leather alternative?

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Upcycling clothes

Giving old textiles a new life

Learn why clothing donation isn’t that sustainable and read strategies and tips on how to upcycle your old clothing through mending, altering and repurposing.

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Rain jackets

Making your own

Sewing your own raincoat may feel intimidating, but there’s not need to be scared! With our tips and tricks, you’ll whip up your own custom rain jacket without any issues.

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A machine that changed the world

The humble sewing machine

Did you know that owning a sewing machine used to be a sign of status, before it wasn’t? This invention has changed the world to the one we know today. Read all about the history of the sewing machine and how to take care of vintage and antique machines.

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3D-fabric

Through manipulation

Give your fabric a 3d-effect to truly make your sewing unique! We’ve shared three techniques to manipulate your fabric into the eyecatcher you’re looking for.

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Do more with your overlocker

Use your feet

Sew gathering, elastic and blind hems by using the extra feet that come with your serger. You can learn five new techniques in one afternoon! Find all the information you need in our third magazine.

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Design your own sewing patterns

Timeless clothing

Throughout history, fabric was too expensive to waste. Many historical garments therefore consist of simple shapes, that you can easily draft yourself. Design your own sewing patterns by looking through the history books.

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Use your scraps

Sew a scrap quilt

Use every last scrap of fabric and make new fabric! We’ve shared all the information you need to sew your own scrappy quilts.

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Sewing with handwoven fabric

Measure twice, cut once

Grow beyond making rectangular flat pieces and sew with your handwoven fabric! This article contains all the information you need and some exciting project ideas.

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Chicken-sized pockets

The massive pockets of your dreams

Pockets in women’s clothing are few and far between these days, but did you know that they used to be big enough to smuggle chickens in? Find the stories and history behind these enormous pockets and learn how to apply them to modern clothes in our first magazine.

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