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

December 14, 2018

Sweet Pea In-the-Hoop Machine embroidery designs.
A while ago I was fortunate to meet the Sweet Pea team and see their amazing designs close up. Sweet Pea were invited by Brother UK to do a roadshow in the UK and we were delighted that...
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October 17, 2018

Knit Fabric Dress
This post is additional help for sewing with knits. Please look at my previous post where I talked about making Knit tops How to sew knit fabrics This is a trapeze dress, so named because of its triangular shape. It can...
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September 17, 2018

Sewing with stretch fabrics
Sewing with stretch fabrics, using the differential feed dial on your overlocker, and using a walking foot. I have not covered how to sew with Knit and stretch fabrics for a while so I want to show you how I...
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August 23, 2018

Sew Jumpsuit for all levels of ability
Jumpsuits do not show any sign of going out of fashion, and no wonder as they can be smart or casual or somewhere in between. They can take you anywhere and come into their own on holiday for day or...
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June 29, 2018

Bags of Style!
A post all about bags and what you need to make them. It's not difficult to make your own bags, in fact they are one of my favourite things to make. I use them myself and give them as gifts....
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June 11, 2018

Making an 'Amazing Fit Dress' from Simplicity
Simplicity 8543 Amazing Fit Dress This is a Simplicity Amazing Fit Dress if you have not made an Amazing Fit pattern before then you should. This pattern has a choice of sleeves, a shaped midriff and a flattering neckline. More...
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Sweet Pea In-the-Hoop Machine embroidery designs.

Knit Fabric Dress

Sewing with stretch fabrics

Sew Jumpsuit for all levels of ability

Bags of Style!

Making an 'Amazing Fit Dress' from Simplicity