Jaycotts Sewing Blog: Sewing Tips, Machine Projects and Expert Guides

This is a pretty little blouse which I made with Simplicity 8601. Just in case you do not have an overlocker, or don't want to splash out on four bobbins of overlocker thread in a colour you will not use...

I do have rather a lot of Brother machine feet to get through so I am going to go through them all for you one or two at a time, showing them being used on a garment or other project. As you...

Pattern review for this fabulous designer shirt/ jacket by the American designer Lynn Mizono. The pattern is can be purchased here Vogue 1246. The fabric is quite old and I have been longing to use it for ages but never could...

The weather is cooler and Autumn colours are starting to appear so I wanted something in rich Autumnal colours to wear. I chose this pattern by Simplicity.  The pattern requires a stretch fabric which has a lot of drape. I chose...

This is a Jaycotts.co.uk post using Simplicity 8391 This is such an easy outfit to make, with or without embroidery. It is suitable for beginners upwards. Skills learned Centred Zip Pintucks Pressing Positioning of embroidery/applique  When I first saw this...

It's so easy to use your embroidery machine to applique garments, bags and household items. My  Brother Innov-is 800E  not only does beautiful embroidery and makes free standing lace but it also creates applique easily and quickly. In other words this one...