How to untie a knot on a stitching thread
on 10th July 2017
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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
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