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Why I love my embroidery machine
Posted on May 05 2022

Butterick Pattern B6655 in Organic cotton fabric
Posted on April 19 2022

New Look 6544 trousers in Organic Cotton with Lycra
Posted on March 15 2022

Simplicity 8014 Shirtdress in Organic Denim Fabric.
Posted on February 25 2022

1940's Vintage Blouse in 100% Premium Organic Cotton Fabric
Posted on February 08 2022

The Humble Sewing Machine Needle - Getting to the Point
Posted on November 12 2020

Many brands of needles are available from many different places but they are all the same right?
A needle is just a needle so why pay more when you get them cheaper?
A large proportion of the issues experience with sewing machines are caused by what is put in the machine: bobbins, thread and needles being the main culprits....
My very special Derbyshire Tartan Skirt
Posted on February 20 2020

Tricks for perfect waistbands
Posted on February 09 2020

Sustainable sewing-is recycled thread the future?
Posted on January 24 2020

What else can I do with an embroidery machine other than embroider clothes?
Posted on January 10 2020

All about Sewing Patterns, Fabrics and Cutting out.
Posted on November 28 2019

Designing for Christmas - Brother PE-Design Class with Tricia
Posted on October 28 2019
Bollywood. Exploring different cultures and fashions.
Posted on October 15 2019
Sewing stretch fabrics the easy way.
Posted on October 15 2019
Simplicity Hack-Along
Posted on September 29 2019
Sewing with Moderately stretch knits for beginners
Posted on September 13 2019
There are many different fabrics which stretch, some more difficult to sew than others. Some just stretch along the width, others will stretch every way, and it is these we want to avoid .
This fabric is called Ponte Roma and it is a delight to sew. Some knit fabrics can be extremely challenging even for experienced sewers - the edges curl up, it stretches out of shape as you sew it and you need special equipment such as a walking foot and a LOT of patience!
Sewing for total beginners - Part 2
Posted on August 01 2019

for beginners or those returning to sewing after a break.
Posted on July 19 2019

How to sew Jeans
Posted on May 03 2019

middle to late 1940s fashion: Dresses and Trench Coats
Posted on March 13 2019

1940's Fashion and Sew Over It Tea Dress Pattern Review
Posted on February 06 2019

Sweet Pea In-the-Hoop Machine embroidery designs.
Posted on December 14 2018

Knit Fabric Dress
Posted on October 17 2018

Sewing with stretch fabrics
Posted on September 17 2018
Sew Jumpsuit for all levels of ability
Posted on August 23 2018
Bags of Style!
Posted on June 29 2018
Making an 'Amazing Fit Dress' from Simplicity
Posted on June 11 2018
Say Hello to the new girl!
Posted on June 07 2018
The Great British Sewing Bee is coming back!
Posted on May 04 2018
Simplicity blouse sewing pattern 8601
Posted on May 04 2018
Brother Multi Purpose Screwdriver
Posted on April 30 2018
Sweet Pea Event at Jaycotts
Posted on April 23 2018
An event with Sweet Pea Embroidery Australia
Posted on March 22 2018
Starting to explore different machine feet
Posted on March 22 2018
Embroidery Design Software - Getting going!
Posted on March 01 2018
The Brother Innov-is 1300
Posted on February 18 2018
Why go to the trouble of making a beautiful garment if it does not fit you perfectly?
Posted on February 10 2018
Talking about machine embroidery
Posted on January 23 2018
An easy way to embelish almost anything using The Circular Embroidery Attachment
Posted on December 18 2017
Angela Interviews! Brother owners at Jaycotts
Posted on November 02 2017
Review of Vogue Pattern 1426
Posted on September 29 2017
Simplicity Tunic Pattern review
Posted on September 25 2017
Common sewing machine problems - and how to avoid them!
Posted on September 06 2017
Sew yourself some Croppped Pants and a matching Top
Posted on August 25 2017
Applique on my Brother embroidery machine
Posted on August 10 2017
An Easy Make Summer Dress!
Posted on July 18 2017
Lining a Dress
Posted on July 05 2017
An embroidered tunic top... continued!
Posted on June 17 2017
Lace embroidered top
Posted on May 26 2017

Denim shirt dress - plus embroidery !
Posted on May 19 2017
