Singer Needles
What does the colour mean? Needle style colour Red is for woven fabrics (2020) Yellow is for Knitted fabrics (2045) […]
How to feed fabric through your machine correctly.
When sewing, make sure you are not tugging or holding firmly to your fabric in front in any way. This […]
Drafting your own patterns- Part 3 (Darts)
Darts are necessary when sewing to add shape to a garment, typically around the bust and back area. You will […]
Drafting your own patterns- Part 2 (Collars and Cuffs)
Typical collars and cuffs are encased therefore making them harder to trace the seam with the seam allowance included. Follow […]
Sewing Practice Sheets
Download the sewing practice sheets, without any thread in your machine follow the lines to practice your sewing skills and […]
Drafting your own patterns- Part 1
Pattern drafting is a term that often ‘scares’ dressmakers, who then shy away from it. Here is a quick and […]
Shirring with a sewing machine
Do you want to add shirring to a project you are doing? Does the pattern you are using requires shirring and you don’t know how to do this? This is the right tutorial for you!
How to make Bias Binding with a Bias tool
Bias binding in sewing is when the edges of the fabric are enclosed by the bias which gives the project […]
How to Insert an Invisible Zipper
The Invisible Zipper Foot can be used for inserting an invisible zipper into a seam, creating a hidden seam. On […]
How To Raise Your Feed Dogs
An easy guide on how to raise the feed dogs to resume normal sewing.
How to Sew, Striped, Plaid and Print Fabrics
Plaids, stripes, and prints are strong visual patterns, so it is important to match them at prominent seams. If you […]
How To Sew Napped Fabrics
Nap refers to the raised fibers on the surface of a fabric. These fibers naturally run one direction or the […]