How to sew quilted fabric for jackets and vests: the types of pre-quilted fabric, how to quilt your own, machine settings, how to remove bulk from seams, neat seam finishes and edges, pressing, and two free quilted sewing patterns.
Beginner Sewing Guides
Step-by-step guides for beginner sewists: reading patterns, seam allowance, buttonholes, princess seams, knits and the essential tools.
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.
Sewing Tools for Beginners: The Essentials (and What to Skip)
The sewing tools every beginner really needs: a basic sewing machine, fabric shears, seam ripper, pins, measuring and marking tools, an iron, the right needles and thread, plus what you can skip until later.
Seam Allowance Explained: What It Is and How to Sew It Accurately
Seam allowance explained for beginners: what it is, the standard widths (1.5 cm, 1 cm, 6 mm), how to tell if it is included, how to sew it accurately, and how to clip, notch, grade and press it.
How to Sew Buttonholes on a Sewing Machine (Beginner Guide)
How to sew buttonholes on a sewing machine: how long to make them, where to place them, using a one-step buttonhole foot, opening them safely, sewing on buttons and fixing the most common problems.