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TIPS & SKILLS

Packed with expert advice to

Sewing Bee tips
Former Great British Sewing Bee contestants (and ex judge May Martin!) share their top sewing advice

Sewing machine buyer’s guide
All the basic components and functions explained

Fabric demystified
Explore different weight fabric and patterns to make the most of each type

Sewing for your shape
Expert advice on sewing patterns to flatter your figure

Sewing with sweatshirt fabric
Ex Sewing Bee finalist Lauren Guthrie explains how best to work with sweatshirt fabric

Debbie Shore’s sewing tutorials
Learn how to cover buttons with fabric and basic hand-sewing stitches

Invisible zip tutorial
Follow our step-by-step guide to inserting a concealed zip

Sewing necklines to suit your face
What shape neckline should you try?

Make stunning garments and accessories

Zip-front top
Stitch our bold cover top, with statement zip detail

Palazzo trousers
Stand tall with this Great British Sewing Bee pattern for striking trousers

30-minute mini skirt
Make your very own mini skirt tonight

Brigitte shift dress
This simple dress is fun to sew and can be worn all year round!

Do-it-yourself joggers
Sew our no-pattern jogging bottoms

3 ways with headbands
Take inspiration from yesteryear with these vintage-style accessories

Liberty trim ballet pumps
Transform plain pumps with beautiful Liberty binding

Felt key ring coin pouch
Colourful purses to make in a hurry

2-in-1 reversible tote
Stand out from the crowd with a vibrant daisy-print shopper

These fun projects are perfect for making for gifts for your loved ones, especially at Christmas!

Roll-away place mats
These pretty roll-up mats allow you to picnic in style

Footstool makeover
Dress up a footstool or pouffe with a bold fabric cover

Holiday pouch set
This trio of vinyl-fronted zip-ups are ideal for storage on the go

Travel tablet holder
Keep the kids in the back of the car occupied with this handy tablet holder

Sewing machine mat
Brighten up your sewing room and prevent your machine from slipping

Bunting trio
Transform bare walls with three different styles of bunting

Floral ironing board cover
Soft floral prints make ironing a pleasure

Upcycled picnic blanket
Give old shirts a new lease of life with this upcycled patchwork blanket

Perfect piecing projects you'll love to make and share!

Pretty confetti dog bed
Go dotty for our patchwork floor cushion

Tea for one
Quilt your own matching tea cosy and coaster set

Geo glam cushions
Geometric shapes and flashes of gold fabric help these cushions to make an impact

Aztec pop tote
Practise half-square triangles with this pieced tote

Cat coat hanger covers
Sew adorable hanger covers with cute appliqué detail

Log cabin pincushion
A quick-make pincushion for all abilities

Make these fun projects for your little ones!

Sunny day vest & dress
Try these two fun jersey garments for active kids

Pachyderm patch blanket
This sweet blanket is perfect for new babies

Girl’s bloomer shorts
Sew some adorable bloomers for little girls

Let’s pretend
Encourage their imagination with these fancy dress tabards

Kids’ soft play blocks
It’s playtime in the nursery, thanks to these fun blocks!