FREE sewing tutorial videos: learn some essential sewing skills at home!
- We are passionate about teaching you the tips and tricks that make such a difference to sewing and making clothes & home furnishings. Take a look at our videos below to learn some of the essentials
Preparation tips:
- Pin like a pro tutorial
- Bias Binding - how to cut and make your own bias binding in any fabric
- How to waterproof your clothing
- Use the needle threader on our sewing machines
- How to avoid catching thread in the notch on cotton reel
- The best zig zag stitch to stop fabric fraying
- Sewing with jersey - how to alter stretch clothes with an ordinary sewing machine
- Gathers! How to use a 'ruffler' presser foot to gather your fabric at top speed
- Quilting: use the metal arm attachment on your sewing machine for even rows of quilting
- Piping: use the piping foot for perfect piped edges
- How to remove the jammed fabric from sewing machine
Perfect double turned hems on chiffon, satin, silk, viscose and other slippy fabrics |
Cushion making- perfect pointy corners:
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How to sew a curve:
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Quick and easy hem:
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How to avoid catching thread in the notch on cotton reel:
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Sewing with jersey - how to alter stretch clothes:
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Jeans Buttons: Use Prym Vario Pliers for fasteners, eyelets and jeans
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Needle Threader: Use the needle threader on our Janome 725S/525S sewing machines in our classroom Put needle in highest possible position before using the threader. Watch how to use a needle threader here
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Mending ironing board cover: How to mend a rip in your ironing board cover Follow along as we mend (disguise/beautify/funk up) a rip in our classroom ironing board cover - in just over a minute
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Waterproof your plain cottons: Learn how to waterproof your clothing You could make a coat or jacket or jeans and then spray it to waterproof. Spray it on existing clothing. Watch how to waterproof your clothing here
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Making your own patterns: Learn how to work out the amount of fabric you need for a top pattern Here is a demo of 2 methods of folding fabric and how to calculate length of fabric you need to purchase to make your garment
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Repair your clothing: Learn how to hide holes, rips and stains with a beautiful sequin spray effect This method can be used to great effect on any tops and knitwear. Don't throw it out - mend and beautify it. Watch how to mend your clothes here
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Sewing a belt: Learn how to sew a stretchy flat belt Sew your belt so it sits flat on the body to reduce bulk when you wear tops over your jeans. Watch this video to learn how to find elastic and buckles and sew in minutes
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Want more tips?
Head over to our Sewing Tips page
Happy sewing!