How to select the right needle for the job
on 29th April 2020
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Find out which needle to use for what stitch
Stitching on a budget?
on 20th March 2020
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How to stitch for less & keep the costs down
How to protect embellishments while you’re stitching
on 22nd July 2019
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Backstitch with 6 strands
on 29th April 2019
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Learn how to make your backstitch look really neat when stitching with all 6 strands of cotton.
How to position your fabric onto an oblong stitching frame
on 25th September 2018
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How to untie a knot on a stitching thread
on 10th July 2017
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How to position your fabric onto a small embroidery hoop
on 16th May 2017
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How to cut linen in a straight line
on 4th May 2017
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If you’re finding that you go cross-eyed when you try to cut a straight line through your linen, then this is a great tip to help you get there without any headache or accidents 😉 You’ll just need: a pair of scissors (I … Read More
How to iron your stitching, when it’s embellished with beads
on 7th March 2017
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Beads are soooo pretty ♥, but when it comes to ironing your stitching, they can turn quite ugly and spoil the effect if you don’t go about it carefully. Here’s how to keep your beads perfectly upright 🙂 You’ll need: … Read More
How to sew on the centrepiece of a biscornu
on 28th February 2017
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Have you ever sewn a crystal or a button in the centre of a biscornu…? If so, then chances are you’ve experienced the frustration of 2 hands being insufficient to pinch the biscornu down AND stitch the centrepiece on tight enough! Here’s a way … Read More
How to stitch the outline of a biscornu
on 7th February 2017
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If you’re stitching something that has to be assembled biscornu style, and you hate having to count those endless stitches to make sure your square IS STILL a square by the time it’s done, then here’s a really cool trick for you! … Read More
How to stop a lone stitch
on 31st January 2017
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If you’ve ever had to stitch a pesky stitch that stands like a Billy No-Mates in the middle of nowhere, you’ll know how tricky it is to start and stop it, without having anywhere to anchor your thread to. Here’s … Read More
The Loop Method
on 16th January 2017
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If you have to stitch with 2 strands of cotton and you want to start a new thread without it showing at all, you need to try the loop method! You know when you’ve got to stitch 1 stitch in the middle … Read More
How to apply interfacing… without risking your iron’s life!
on 30th November 2016
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If you want to apply fusible interfacing with complete piece of mind, you need to use baking paper. Yep, that’s right. Baking paper. Have you ever seen what the sole of an iron looks like if it’s been accidentally applied to … Read More