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April 28, 2026

Choosing the right fabrics for your sewing project can make or break your finished item. Most patterns will help you by providing a guide in their instructions for the right type of material you should use, along with information about how much you ...

April 28, 2026

Essential Equipment

Essential Equipment So, you’ve got your hands on a sewing machine, and now you need to kit yourself out with the essential tools to get sewing. You walk in to a sewing shop and are faced with a selection of fancy things that you don’t know if y...

April 27, 2026

Calculate Jersey Stretch Persentage

How to measure stretch percentage amount: Some patterns will call for a specific amount of stretch in the fabric – for instance, leggings which require a tight fit but also need a fabric that will withstand a lot of stretching. Many websites now pro...

April 27, 2026

Using Dot and Cross Paper

We use dot and cross paper all the time at Crafty Sew & So, from drafting projects for workshops to drafting new styles of dresses. It's characterised by the 1" distributed dots and crosses, which help keep everything on track while tracing...

April 27, 2026

Woven Fabrics 101

So, what are woven fabrics? At it's most basic definition, a woven fabric is made up of 2 strands of yarn woven together on a loom. But let's find out more about what can change the feel and type of fabric. The ‘Type’ of fabric is made up ...

April 27, 2026

Top Tips for Learning to Sew

In this post, we'll share 10 essential tips to help you embark on your sewing journey with confidence. Get ready to thread the needle and dive into the world of sewing! Here are my top ten tips for learning to sew: 1 . Start with simple projects. Ch...

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