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    What is Patchwork & Quilting? A Beginner’s Guide

    August 20th, 2024

    Higgs & Higgs Host Helen, All Sewn Up Wales

    August 15th, 2024

    Guide to Getting Started with Sewing Patterns

    July 24th, 2024

    Dressmaking Guide for Using Coating Wool, Coating Fabric & Tips for Making Your Own Coat

    July 24th, 2024

    What is Bias Binding? How to use Bias Tape in Dressmaking

    July 23rd, 2024

    What is Linen? Where does it come from? Dressmaking Guide to all things linen

    July 19th, 2024

    Why Dressmaking with Wool is Sustainable Fashion

    July 16th, 2024

    What is Boucle Fabric Made From? And Handy Tips when Working with Boucle

    July 16th, 2024

    What is Jersey Fabric? What is it made from?

    July 1st, 2024

    What is cotton fabric? A Deep Dive in to All Things Cotton

    May 2nd, 2024

    Haberdashery Glossary – Common tools and when to use them

    November 13th, 2023

    Working with Felt to make the Perfect Coat

    October 17th, 2023

    What is dressmaking cuffing and tips on how to use it?

    October 12th, 2023

    What is Pointelle Jersey and when to use it?

    October 10th, 2023

    What is Cable Knit Jersey and what to use it for?

    October 10th, 2023

    Is Denim Cotton? How to Stretch Denim? The Texture of Denim? Your Questions Answered

    October 2nd, 2023

    British Wool Tweed – Sustainable Fashion

    October 2nd, 2023

    What is Corduroy? And tips for using Cord in Dressmaking

    September 28th, 2023

    Working with washed linen when making clothes

    September 19th, 2023

    Tips when working with Minky Fleece . .

    September 18th, 2023

    What is double gauze fabric? When to use? A guide to sewing with double gauze

    September 18th, 2023

    What is Viscose Fabric? Where does it come from and is it Sustainable?

    July 13th, 2023
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