Sewing Guides
Best Fabric for Summer Dresses: A UK Guide
On a hot day, the fabric matters more than the pattern. A dress in the wrong fabric clings, traps heat and creases the moment you sit down. One in the...
Best Fabric for Summer Dresses: A UK Guide
On a hot day, the fabric matters more than the pattern. A dress in the wrong fabric clings, traps heat and creases the moment you sit down. One in the...
Scuba vs Ponte Roma: What's the Difference?
Scuba and Ponte Roma are both double knits. Both stretch, both don't fray, and both make dresses and trousers that look smart but feel comfortable. They're not interchangeable, though. Pick...
Scuba vs Ponte Roma: What's the Difference?
Scuba and Ponte Roma are both double knits. Both stretch, both don't fray, and both make dresses and trousers that look smart but feel comfortable. They're not interchangeable, though. Pick...
How Much Fabric Do I Need for a Dress? A UK Gui...
Buying too little fabric is one of the most frustrating mistakes in dressmaking, and buying too much is money sitting in a cupboard. This guide gives you a quick-reference chart...
How Much Fabric Do I Need for a Dress? A UK Gui...
Buying too little fabric is one of the most frustrating mistakes in dressmaking, and buying too much is money sitting in a cupboard. This guide gives you a quick-reference chart...
What Is Scuba Fabric? A UK Guide to Scuba, Scub...
If you've shopped for dressmaking fabric lately, you'll have seen scuba everywhere: bodycon dresses, skater skirts, structured tops and smart co-ords. It's one of the easiest stretch fabrics to sew...
What Is Scuba Fabric? A UK Guide to Scuba, Scub...
If you've shopped for dressmaking fabric lately, you'll have seen scuba everywhere: bodycon dresses, skater skirts, structured tops and smart co-ords. It's one of the easiest stretch fabrics to sew...