Simple Garment Techniques with an Overlocker

Master sewing garments with stretch and jersey with these simple garment techniques with an overlocker.
Essential Tailoring Tools

Find out which essential tailoring tools you need to add to your sewing kit in order to sew professional garments.
Guide to lining fabrics

This article explores the different kinds of lining fabrics available for dressmakers and when to use them. A beginner’s guide to lining fabrics.
Corset Fabrics

A beginners guide to corset fabrics to help you choose the best fabric for your corset.
Beginner’s Sewing Tips

Boost your sewing skills with these top sewing tips from Fabric Godmother.
Hem Finishes and Facings

Learn to create a facing pattern for a professional finish. This post covers hem finishes and facings.
Sewing Sportswear

Tips on how to sew sportswear from Fehr Trade
Measuring tips for dressmaking

Read Chinelo Bally’s expert measuring tips for dressmaking to ensure you take accurate measurements.
Sewing for Curves

Sewing for curves – advice on dressmaking for curvy figures.
Darts

Technique guide on sewing darts in dressmaking
Tips for accurate fitting

Tips for accurate fitting when dressmaking from sewing expert Lorna Knight.
Customise your Clothes

Tips on how to customise your clothes
Tailoring Tips

Sew a tailored jacket – tailoring tips from sewing expert Lorna Knight.
Sew with Buttons, Poppers and Hooks & Eyes

Learn how to sew buttons, poppers and hooks & eyes. A tutorial on common fastenings.
Guide to Corset Making

An introductory guide to corset making by Julia Bremble
What is Stretch?

What is stretch? Learn about stretch in knit fabrics in our handy guide.
Introduction to Interlining

This introduction to interlining is a beginners guide to using interlining in dressmaking projects.
Sewing with striped fabrics

Learn how to create some stunning effects when sewing with striped fabrics.
