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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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...