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How-to Collection

Sewing techniques

Learn something new to add to your sewing repertoire here!

How to use your sewing machine

Get to grips with your sewing machine with our handy guides

Dressmaking Techniques

Discover all the essential techniques to take your dressmaking to professional level

Learn embroidery

Want to learn the art of decorative embroidery? We have everything you need to know to create pieces you'll be proud of.

Threading your sewing machine

Need some help setting up your machine? Follow our guide and you'll be stitching up a storm in no time!

8 Essential Stitches

Here you'll find a range of stitches to give your work a neat or decorative finish, all in easy step-by-step.

How-to Sew

Crash course on pleats

Pleats are folds in the fabric that control fullness. They can be soſt or crisp, depending on the fabric used and whether they are pressed or not.

How to create an appliqué motif

An appliqué is a fabric design attached to the surface of a base material. It can be created by cutting a motif from other textiles, a combination of prints to make…

How to make raglan sleeves

Raglan sleeves are joined to the garment front and back with diagonal seams that run from the underarm to the neckline. To help with the fit, there may also be…

Checking stitching

Once you have threaded your machine, test the stitch to ensure it is working perfectly. It is a good idea to do some test stitching every time you change your…

Upper threading

Most machines are threaded in a similar way, following four or five steps. Make sure the needle and presser foot are raised.

How to fit the bobbin

It is very important that the bobbin is dropped into the bobbin casing correctly even though it looks as if it can go either way up.

How to wind the bobbin

A properly wound bobbin will help create neat, perfect stitching. Use the bobbins provided with your machine and follow these simple steps.

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