*Sewing Blog*

Read Time: 1m 50sIn recent years, the Australian textile industry has faced numerous challenges. The rise of fast fashion, global outsourcing, and a shift towards mass production have all taken their …

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Read Time: 4mWe've talked about jersey, interlock, and rib so it's now time to dive a bit deeper and learn about french terry and fleecy (also known as jogging). So what do you need to …

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Read Time: 5mNow that you know more about fabric via my previous blog post, you know choosing the right knit fabric can make all the difference between a successful outcome and a disaster. W …

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Read Time: 4m 30sWhen it comes to sewing, choosing the right fabric is key to achieving the desired results. Fabric can come in a variety of textures, colours and composition making it difficult to kn …

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Read Time: 3m 30sI bit the bullet and purchased a Brother CV3550 Coverstitch machine from my local sewing shop (Hobbysew Top Ryde City) a few years ago because I really wanted a machine that offered a …

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Read Time: 3m 30sAs a sewist, you will come across different types of elastics needed to complete your sewing project, but do you know what the differences are? This blog post is here to help you …

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Read Time: 1m 20sAre you interested in learning more about 95% cotton 5% elastane ribbing and what you can make with it? If that's the case, you've come to the right place! I'll explain what  …

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In this modern age of technology, it's sometimes easy to forget the traditional crafts and skills that have been around for centuries. One of these skills is sewing, which used to be a common househol …

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Read Time: 2mAre you a sewist who loves to shop for fabric? If so, you’ve probably noticed that there’s no shortage of places to buy fabric these day via social media. But, have you ever stopped to co …

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Read Time: 1m 40sThe Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is the world's leading textile processing standard when it comes to organic fibres. It defines high-level environmental criteria along the e …

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Read Time: 1m 40sTextiles is made from fibres that are either natural or man-made and within natural fibres, they can be made from plant, vegetable, or animal sources.Here are 5 reasons why choosing n …

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Read Time: 2mThe great thing about paper bag skirts is that it's easy to draft and it comes together quickly, you can go from cut to finish in 30 minutes and it's a great "beginner" project.The signat …

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