Sew-It

with Di Kendall

Working together with Janome - Red Block

Free Patterns to download -

Adding an External Faced Vent to a Seam

Zips

Tutorials

Buttons and Buttonholes

Activewear

Overlocker techniques

Pockets

Sewing Patterns, choosing your  pattern, finding the best size, altering them to fit.

Binding and Facings

Passing on tried and tested techniques is my passion. However there's more than one way to do most things, do what works for you. I certainly use different methods depending on the fabric I'm using.

You don't have to have an overlocker or coverstitch machine to make activewear. On this page I show you different ways to stitch seams and finishes edges and waistlines

Discover my favourite technique for binding necks and armholes for both woven and knit fabrics. Also how to join bias binding.

Positioning buttons and buttonholes

Bound buttonholes(coming soon)

Hand made buttonholes & much more

Couture Sewing

Advanced techniques, including hand sewing, using silk organza and making a Classic french Jacket.

Interfacings

Learn to make the most of your overlocker, including how to sew Flatlock seams and hems

Patch pockets, inseam pockets, zipped pockets.......and much more

Tailoring

Bra and Lingerie Making

Fibres and Fabrics

Piping

Sewing on a Budget Part 1 using items you find around the house

Collars and Cuffs

Sewing on a budget part 2 pressing aids usually found in a kitchen

Seams

Hems

Openings and Plackets

There are so many bra patterns to choose from. Take a look at some of my favourites and perhaps some tips a long the way.

Sewing Machines, making the most of their features

Understanding fabrics, what they're made from and which is best for your project is one of the most difficult things to gain experience with. Nothing beats getting into a fabric shop and actually handling cloth. Click here to benefit from my years of curating fabric....being a fabric hoarder!

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Image courtesy of McCall's Paterns

Random hints and tips................