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?

The bra and its ancestors

Sew comfortable bras

By learning from history

Corsets, stays and bras

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.

Zero-waste sewing

Sustainable sewing

Without producing waste

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.

Alternatives for automatic buttonholes

Bound buttonhole

Beautiful alternative

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.

Quilting: history and traditions

Quilted armour

Other uses for quilting

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

Working with leather

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

Sewing with old clothes

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.

sewing a rain jacket

Rain jackets

Making your own

Ready for rain

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.

history of the sewing machine

A machine that changed the world

The humble sewing machine

From antique, to vintage, to modern

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.

fabric manipulation

3D-fabric

Through manipulation

Think outside the box

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.

do more with your overlocker

Do more with your overlocker

Use your feet

Are you using your serger to its full potential?

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.

Historical clothing

Design your own sewing patterns

With a nod towards history

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.

use your scraps

Use your scraps

Sew a scrap quilt

Patchwork projects for all fabric scraps

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

sewing with handwoven fabric

Sewing with handwoven fabric

Measure twice, cut once

A different way to use your weaving

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.

Historical pockets

Chicken-sized pockets

The massive pockets of your dreams

From historical sources

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.

Quick zipper pocket

Sewing a zipper pocket

Add an pocket to your lining

Sewing a neat pocket with zipper

Make your next project bag even neater inside and add a zipped interior pocket! Read the blog to find out how.

sewing a project bag

Sewing a project bag

With a zipper and a lining

Perfect for storing your craft projects

Make your own project bag, with a lining and a zipper. Follow the instructions in this blog post.


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