Buying Fabric Online

A Down-to-Earth Guide for Beginners Let’s not pretend it’s easy. Buying fabric online for the first time is… well, odd. You’re making a decision about colour, texture, weight and feel without actually being able to see, touch or drape the fabric in real life. It’s like picking a meal off a menu without knowing what … Read more

The Joy of a Sewing Social

Why Stitching in Company is Good for the Soul Sewing’s always been one of those quietly joyful things. The whir of a machine, the feel of fabric slipping under your fingers, the satisfying click of shears. You get lost in it. But for all its solitary calm, something lovely happens when you sew with others. … Read more

Marking Difficult Fabric

Some fabrics just love to play tricks on us. You lay them out, admire the beautiful texture or pattern, and then pause. Wait… which side is the right side again?

This becomes a serious issue when you’re working with fabric where both sides look almost identical.

Jane’s favourite sewing tool, A pin cushion!

Pin Cushion - Favourite tool

Jane’s Favourite Sewing Tools: A Blend of Tradition and Convenience Sewing is more than just a practical skill, it is a connection to the past, a source of creativity and, at times, a moment of calm in a busy world. For Jane, two sewing tools stand out as her favourites, each for very different reasons. … Read more

Mistakes were made, but so was a dressing gown

After some searching through the library of patterns for alternative options, I landed on a dressing gown pattern (Simplicity 1562 A) – a substantial project that would feel like an accomplishment, but one that didn’t require a great deal of precision or complex technical skills. I can just about use scissors and turn on a sewing machine so seemed like a fair match. 

The Most Amazing Steam Iron

Oliso TG1600+ Pro

As someone who spends a lot of time sewing and working with fabric, I’ve tried my fair share of irons, but the Oliso TG1600+ Pro Smart Iron is hands down my favourite sewing tool.
It’s not just an iron, it’s a game-changer. If you sew, quilt or craft regularly, you’ll know how important an amazing steam iron is. This one has completely transformed my pressing, it makes pressing easier, faster and more precise.

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