How to darn a hole by hand, step by step: the tools you need, the classic woven darn for sweaters and socks, Swiss darning for thin spots, and tips for an invisible or a colourful visible repair.
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Sashiko for Beginners: Japanese Visible Mending, Step by Step
Sashiko for beginners: what this Japanese stitching is, the supplies you need, how to sew the basic running stitch, three easy patterns, and how to use sashiko to mend jeans, elbows and knees with a visible patch.
8 Free Sewing Patterns for Cozy Holiday Outfits (XXS–4XL)
Eight free sewing patterns for festive holiday outfits in sizes XXS–4XL: a pinafore dress, a bishop sleeve blouse, a turtleneck, tailored trousers, a peplum jacket, a vest, a coat and a Christmas-morning nightgown, with fabric ideas and outfit combinations.
Best Fabrics for Beginner Sewists (and Which to Avoid)
The best fabrics for beginners: cotton poplin, chambray, twill, linen blends, flannel and stable knits, what makes a fabric easy to sew, which fabrics to avoid at first, and how to read fabric weight and width.
Princess Seams Explained: What They Are and How to Sew Them
What are princess seams? Learn the difference between shoulder and armhole princess seams, why they fit so well, how to sew a smooth curved seam without puckers, and how to press and adjust them.
How to Sew Knit Fabric on a Regular Sewing Machine
No serger? No problem. How to sew knit fabric on a regular sewing machine: the right needle and stitch, how to stop wavy seams, stabilising shoulders, sewing neckbands and hemming with a twin needle.