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

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...

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....

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...

The long awaited 5th series of our favourite TV show is going in to production and they're looking for a new collection of brilliant amateur sewers right now! So if you're nifty with a needle or know someone who is, they'd...

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...

Introducing the Brother Multi-purpose Screwdriver I love Machine embroidery on my Brother machine, but I have been having problems hooping my fabric and stabiliser . This is a story about how a tiny gadget saved my sanity. I  love machine...