Sussex Seamstress Sewing Blog
How To Make Your Own Quilted Fabric For Dressmaking
Make your own double sided quilted fabric, specifically for dressmaking with this simple tutorial.
How To Organise And Search Your PDF Pattern Collection
Is your PDF pattern collection a bit of a mess? Here’s some tips on efficiently organising and searching your PDF sewing patterns in Windows.
How To Print PDF Sewing Pattern Instructions As Booklets
Here’s a quick tip for how to print your PDF sewing pattern instruction manuals as neat little booklets.
Sizing Charts, Finished Measurements And Toiles - Making The Right Size
Choosing the best size for a sewing pattern can be tricky - let’s look at how to use sizing charts, finished measurements and toiles to make the best decision.
How To Lengthen A Trouser/Pants Pattern
Let’s look at how to lengthen a trousers/pants pattern, using our Bramber Trousers pattern as an example.
Perfect Interfacing - How To Block Cut For Better Results
Applying interfacing to fabric can be tricky. Block cutting can make it much easier and produce better results. Let’s see how to do it!
Full Bust Adjustment Tutorial
A tutorial on how to do a basic Full Bust Adjustment, suitable for beginners.
Printing PDF Sewing Patterns Without A Printer
Want to print a PDF sewing pattern but don’t have a printer? Or maybe just don’t fancy the PDF jigsaw? Let’s look at some options as well as some potential pitfalls.
Tips for Using Our Sewing Pattern Tutorial Videos
Learn how to get the most out of our pattern tutorial videos. Discover some features you may not know…
How To Make The Blatchington Hat - With FREE PDF Pattern!
Let’s make a hat! Download our FREE Blatchington Hat PDF Pattern and get started with this quick & easy make.
How To Make The Rye Jacket In Boiled Wool
The Rye Jacket looks great in boiled wool. I’ve shared some tips in this post about how to make the Rye with this lovely fabric.
How To Print PDF Sewing Patterns Correctly From iPhone, iPad and Android
How do you print PDF sewing patterns to the correct size on iPhone, iPad and Android? Let’s take a look at the options and how to solve this tricky problem.
How To Sew A Rouleau Loop
This tutorial shows you how to sew Rouleau loops (those little loops you pop buttons through), using a Rouleau Turner.
How To Sew An In-Seam Pocket
Learn how to add in-seam pockets to the garment of your choice! With a free in-seam pocket pattern.
How To Lengthen A Skirt Pattern
In this post I’ll show you how to lengthen a skirt pattern, using the Boxgrove skirt as an example. The principal can be used on other skirts or even dresses.
How To Make A Pleated Patch Pocket
In this tutorial I show you how to make a pleated patch pocket that can be added to lots of different sewing patterns.
How To Make An A-Line Skirt
In this new beginner’s tutorial, we take you through all the construction steps of making a classic A-Line Skirt.
How to Sew a Shirred Cuff
Let me show you how to sew a shirred cuff using shirring elastic…