How to gather fabric
Learn how to gather fabric in this guide from Wendy Ward, author of How to Sew Sustainably.
More Appliqué Techniques
In part 2 of Kerry Green’s appliqué series learn more appliqué techniques including bias tape appliqué and quick turn appliqué.
Wonky Star Block
Learn how to make a wonky star block. This improv quilt block is 9 inches.
Corset Fabrics
A beginners guide to corset fabrics to help you choose the best fabric for your corset.
Ultimate Sewing Thread Guide
This ultimate sewing thread guide teaches you about the different types of thread and when to use them.
Sewing Machine Needles Guide
Guide to sewing machine needles
Applique Techniques
Read our beginner’s guide to applique covering several different applique techniques.
Dealing with common thread tension issues
How to solve common issues with sewing machine thread tension.
Overlocker Stitches
A beginner’s guide to overlocker stitches and when to use each stitch.
Longarm Quilters in the UK
An introduction to longarm quilting plus a list of longarm quilters in the UK.
Foundation Paper Piecing
Learn how to sew an economy block and strings block using foundation paper piecing techniques.
Preparing an embroidery for framing
Learn how to prepare an embroidery for framing with this step by step tutorial.
What is polycotton?
What is polycotton and what can you sew with it? Find out more with our fabric guide.
Presser Foot Pressure Adjustment
Techniques on how to adjust your presser foot pressure on a sewing machine
Free Overlocker Patterns
Free overlocker patterns to make for your wardrobe, your kids and your home.
Introduction to Interfacing
Learn about the different types of interfacing and how to know which one to use.
Ultimate guide to bias Binding
A beginner’s guide to bias binding – how to make it, how to sew it and ways to use it.
How To Sew Bag Handles and Straps
Learn how to add a variety of bag handles and bag straps to your handmade bags.