Creating your own cushion covers means you can style them to fit your home décor, personalise them and have loads of fun making them! Plus, most likely you can make them yourself for a lot less cost than some high-street brands.
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SINGER® Heavy Duty HD6805C Digital Sewing Machine has a needle down function for turning those corners and ensuring your stitching is continuous. It also has the tie-o
10th Feb 2023
Sewing is an amazing hobby. Not only does it allow you to unleash your creative side, it also gives you the power to reduce your impact on the environment by adopting sustainable sewing practices.
It can be pretty confronting when you read statistics regarding the impact the fashion industry has on the environment. In fact, the industry contributes approximately
10% of global greenhouse gas emissions every ye
3rd Feb 2023
Want to wear something special this Valentine’s Day? Whether you’ve got a date planned with your partner, your pal-entine or yourself, you’ll fall in love with this project: how to sew a circle skirt for Valentine’s Day.
The skirt can be customised with different colour fabrics for the main section of the skirt as well as the contrast fabric used for the pockets. If skirts aren’t really your thing, you can find
25th Jan 2023
Keep cool and comfortable this summer with this guide on how to sew men’s shorts. This project is designed for a more masculine result but can be worn by anyone.
To complete the project, all you need to do is measure your favourite pair of shorts. This ensures that they fit perfectly, without the need for a belt. They make a great present for your brother, your partner, your Dad, or even yourself! Want to learn
17th Jan 2023
Sew, what are sewing machine tension issues?
Well, first we need to understand what thread tension is. This is the amount of thread that is pulled through a sewing machine to create a stitch. The more thread in a stitch, the looser the stitch is. The less thread in a stitch, the tighter the stitch is. The relationship between the top and bobbin threads in a machine should be balanced which creates properly forme
8th Dec 2022
Whether you’re a serious sewist or a passionate hobbyist, you may come across a project where you need to sew through thicker fabrics. That’s where the SINGER® Heavy Duty sewing machine range comes in. If you’re in need of a serious workhorse that can tackle tougher fabrics like denim, leather and faux fur, you’ll find it in our Heavy Duty range. These sewing machines have serious sewing power due to their enhanced p
28th Nov 2022
So, you’re excited to embark on your first sewing project. We’re excited too! While you may be tempted to just jump in and start sewing, it’s important to make sure you’ve properly set up your station. Since there is so much to learn and so many sewing accessories to discover, it can be difficult to determine which sewing essentials you actually need and which are only required for more advanced sewists.To make sure
10th Oct 2022
Carry your belongings in style with this In The Hoop Shoulder Bag Tutorial. The perfect size for carrying your phone and a few little things in style. Plus, you can personalise it with your SINGER™ embroidery machine. You can use it yourself or give it as a thoughtful, personalised gift for a loved one. Simply follow the instructions below in our In The Hoop Shoulder Bag Tutorial to create a beautifully unique
5th Sep 2022
Raglan sleeve dresses are back and better than ever! If you want to learn how to make a mini dress that you can wear all summer long, this tutorial will be perfect! The universally flattering design features puffy sleeves which are balanced out by the relaxed shape of the dress.Want to know the best part? You don’t even need a pattern! All you need is this tutorial, your measurements and your selected fabric. If that
3rd Sep 2022
Introduction:Have you ever wondered how to use interfacing and which one to choose?We’re here to help you out!Interfacing is a term you may have come across when reading sewing patterns or shopping in your favourite shopping stores. So what is it and why is it used?Interfacing is a fabric that is used to make certain areas of a garment more stable. It is used as an additional layer of fabric inside garments to achiev
2nd Sep 2022
Introduction:This tutorial is a great introduction into making your own super comfy pants, that you can wear anywhere! The method used to draft the pattern pieces is drafting an existing pair of your favourite loose-fitting woven pants. Your favourite pair of pyjama pants would work great!Choosing a woven fabric such as cotton, linen or other natural fiber is a great way to sew a garment that is sustainable as these
2nd Sep 2022
High-quality thread might be your most important sewing tool! It should be smooth and strong with uniform thickness. Colour is the most obvious difference between threads, but fiber content is equally important. As a general rule, match the fiber content of the thread with that of fabric. Use the same type of thread in the needle and in the bobbin (unless sewing with decorative thread).Common Threads Thread Type Des
22nd Aug 2022