At SINGER® Australia we have a strong commitment to sustainability practices and reducing our carbon footprint in support of the planet’s future.
Alongside our parent company, Blessington PTY LTD, we have a committed partnership with The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO), a not for profit organisation leading the development of a circular economy for packaging in Australia. We are committed to pa
13th Jun 2023
Whether you’re just starting out or you’re practically a pro, there are so many different benefits of sewing to discover and enjoy. With recent events in mind such as the pandemic and the rising cost of living, picking up your
sewing machine and getting stuck into a project can be an excellent activity for a whole range of different reasons. Whether it’s happiness, health or helping you save money, keep reading
21st 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
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
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
An overlocker makes sewing many of your projects fast and easy. It is able to sew a seam, seam finish, trim the excess seam allowance all at once. Your projects get that ready-to-wear look that only an overlocker can provide!
It’s important, though, that your machine is set up properly to give you the best stitching results. Below are a few top trouble-shooting tips to help you sew successfully with your overloc
31st Mar 2021
Well, hello there! Gosh, it's been a while. Before you ask, yes, my beautiful baby boy 'L' was born on the afternoon of January 1st. I won't be sharing any photos of him online but I do have lots of baby-related sewing to catch you up on.Time moves differently with a baby in the house and while I imagined my days filled with the usual sewing and blogging while the baby slept the reality has been very different. I'll
13th May 2020
If you've read my blogs before you've probably realised that when I find a pattern I love, I get a little obsessed and I end up using that pattern over and over again.It all started with the Miss Ruby Tuesday Dress by 1 Puddle Lane. That was the first women's knit fabric dress pattern that I had ever attempted and from the first dress I made I was obsessed. The pattern was so easy to follow, perfect for a beginner se
6th Nov 2019
When I first finished this dress it was a rainy autumn day outside. I put it on and wasn't immediately sold. I had found the final instructions for finishing off the ruffle and waist tie frustratingly lacking and so I wasn’t in the best mood. I told myself to wait a little bit for some sunshine and then try again because this fabric is a little bit special.In 2013 Arthur Toye, an NZ fabric institution with stores all
24th May 2019
Wow I just realised that when I first started writing blog posts for Singer Sewing Australia 2 years ago my eldest boy had just turned 11 and this week my youngest boy, Noah turned 11.So I thought I’d dedicate this blog post to Noah and the creations that I’ve made for him in the past year. If you’ve seen my posts on my Facebook page Little Pickers you would notice that Noah models a lot of my creations. What y
18th Apr 2019
After watching Star Wars the Last Jedi and seeing Kylo Ren’s new and improved costume I knew I wanted to make it.At a quick glance its all just basic black pieces but when you get up close and really into it there is so much texture and detail worked into it all.To start things off was the fun task of the main tunic.With a bit of research, the main fabric is a lightweight black woven with copper/gold stitch details.T
20th Mar 2019
The Sewaholic Lonsdale dress is a halter-style summer dress featuring a self-lined bodice and flared skirt with front pockets and a knotted neckline with adjustable shoulder straps that tie in a bow at the back. I first made it in a Joel Dewberry print in 2014 with a little furry help.I was really happy with it and I always intended to make a second version but like the magpie sewist that I am I was immediately distr
26th Feb 2019