Sewing Journal

Digital vs. Printed Sewing Patterns: What’s the Difference?

Digital or printed sewing patterns, which one should you choose? In this post, I compare PDF and ...

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Digital vs. Printed Sewing Patterns: What’s the Difference?

5 Sewing Projects for Autumn

Get ready for autumn sewing! In this post, I share my top five patterns for the season, from cozy...

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5 Sewing Projects for Autumn

Learning Your Sewing Machine Through Stitches

Ever wondered what all the stitches on your sewing machine are really for?Creating a stitch swatc...

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Learning Your Sewing Machine Through Stitches

How to Finish Knits Without an Overlocker

Finishing knits without an overlocker can be tricky. Wavy seams, popped stitches, and unstable ed...

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How to Finish Knits Without an Overlocker

10 Common Sewing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Sewing mistakes happen to everyone. In this Sewing Journal post, I share 10 common sewing mistake...

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10 Common Sewing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Choosing Fabric: Why It Needs to Be Felt, Not Explained

The sewing machine may feel intimidating at first, but fabric is where the real mystery lies. Unl...

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Choosing Fabric: Why It Needs to Be Felt, Not Explained

Types of Fabric: What to Sew With and What to Wear

Fabric is more than just what we sew with. It is what touches our skin, shapes our comfort, and d...

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Types of Fabric: What to Sew With and What to Wear

How to Start Sewing Clothes

A beginner friendly guide to sewing your first clothes, from starting with simple accessories to ...

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How to Start Sewing Clothes

Sewing patterns for the transitional season

A guide to choosing sewing patterns that work across changing seasons, with practical advice on l...

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Sewing patterns for the transitional season

How to adjust a trouser pattern

A step-by-step guide to adjusting a trouser waistband to your waist measurement without changing ...

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How to adjust a trouser pattern

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