Sussex Seamstress Sewing Blog
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.
Should I Buy An Overlocker (Serger)?
Should you buy an overlocker (Serger)? Is it worth it? Let’s discuss…
How to Sew a Shirred Cuff
Let me show you how to sew a shirred cuff using shirring elastic…
10 Fascinating Facts and Statistics about Sewing
Here’s 10 Fascinating Facts and Statistics about Sewing.
How to Print and Assemble PDF Sewing Patterns
Read & watch our guide to printing and assembling PDF sewing patterns. If you’ve not tried it before, this guide is for you!
Basic Stitch Types and Their Uses
Which machine stitches do you actually need, and what are they for? Read on…
Sleeves - The Basic Types
With so many different types, sleeves can be daunting for the beginner. Let’s take a look at the basics…
A Tour of My Vintage Industrial Sewing Machine
Come see my Vintage Brother BD2-B755-3B industrial sewing machine!
Sewing machine needles - types and uses
There are lots of sewing machine needle types & sizes. Here’s a quick guide to what they are all for.
6 Common seams and how to sew them
Let’s talk seams! How to sew common seam types & their pros & cons.
What is Fabric Grain and Why is it Important?
What is grain in a woven fabric? What’s the grain line & why is it important? Read on…
How to choose the correct fabric for your make
Let’s talk about different fabric types & what they are best for.
