When you’re new to sewing a lot of guides can come across as confusing and ultimately put you off trying new techniques and stitches. Here at Sewing Direct, we aim to keep our guides as simple as possible to ensure that everyone has a chance to learn a fantastic life skill. How to hem with […]
The new 2023 season of The Great British Sewing Bee is finally upon us. As you can imagine, we’re huge fans of the program – it’s full of everything we hold near and dear to our hearts at Sewing Direct. Some of our absolute favourite sewing projects have come out of this event, and we’re […]
Getting into quilting is a great hobby that yields great results, but with so many different styles and methods it can be difficult to choose your favourite quilting technique. Paper piecing is a quilting technique that is both effective and a fun challenge, and at Sewing Direct we have created a handy guide to paper […]
The applique sewing technique is one of the easiest to learn and involves the process of sewing two pieces of fabric together. Thanks to its simple nature, applique is a great way of decorating your favourite fabric household items such as cushions, tea towels, as well as clothes should you want to put your own […]
Whether you’re an experienced sewer or merely just starting out, a good way to make the experience more fun, as well as a better standard, is by using sewing machine accessories. With so many on the market nowadays, it can be tough to know which ones are really essential and will make a difference to […]
Getting started with a sewing project as a beginner can be exciting, but it can also be daunting. There are so many different projects that you can start with, as well as using different techniques, stitches and fabrics, that knowing where to begin can feel like a big decision. Below we have found some of […]
Whether you are making your own garment, or just want to replace a loose button on a jacket, knowing how to sew a button on effectively is a relevant skill. Buttons can be an important finish to a homemade item that takes it from homemade haberdashery to a high-quality piece of clothing that you will […]
When you have patches, badges or labels that you would like to sew on to an item of clothing it can be difficult to know where to begin. There are so many stitches and fabric choices that it is important to pick the correct technique to avoid damaging the fabric or the patch you are […]
Baby Lock is the newest addition to the Sewing Direct catalogue, bringing a wide range of sewing machines and accessories perfect to suit your sewing needs whatever your project or skill level is. What is Baby Lock? Founded in 1946 by Nick Tacony, the Baby Lock mission was to create a smaller and more convenient […]
When deciding you want to begin machine quilting for the first time, it isn't always as easy as just picking up the machine and getting going. Quilting requires a great deal of practice and patience. This guide is full of tips and tricks for showing you how to make a patchwork quilt. Our top tips […]
