Pippa at GUR Sewing

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The Great British Sewing Bee viewers all complain about major gaffe – but did you spot it?

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Lawrence Chaney has fans in stitches with 'pigs in blanket' outfit on Great British Sewing Bee…

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Great British Sewing Bee: Celebrity New Year special won by Steps star Claire Richards.

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FOR Carlisle-based bridal alteration specialist Rebecca Ferguson, the future is bright – and usually white.

As the Bits & Bobbins seamstress says: “I love working with brides!”

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Learn all about the various types of elastic for sewing and how they can be used in different projects that you may want to create.

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Don’t stress over finding the correct thread tension on your sewing machine. Here’s what you need to know about setting and adjusting thread tension dials…

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How to draft and sew a skirt.

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"Double needles might look intimidating, but they are so versatile and helpful, especially if you don't have a serger, but still want that professional looking finish….”

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Video - how to choose the best thread colour for your sewing projects.

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Understanding fabric grain is an essential element when sewing with woven fabrics.
It’s something new sewists tend to skip over and seasoned sewists occasionally brush off.

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Is a Serger the Same as an Overlocker?
Overlocker vs serger vs sewing machine - what's the difference?

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Sewing Tip: How and Why to Sew Directionally.

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3 Ways to Hem Pants Like a PRO…

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"Sewing darts is another one of those things in sewing that seemed so complicated and hard when I first started sewing…”

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We like this:
"With a transparent press cloth, you can see what you’re doing when you drop a blazing-hot chunk of metal on top of your sewing project.”

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How to Sew a Sleeve, without Using the Set-In Method…

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"Press as you sew. Good pressing will make your sewing look so much better!”

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Teach yourself to sew: tips for better topstitching.

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"Make every sewing project a success by following these 10 essential sewing tips and tricks. Great information for beginners and pros alike!”

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Top 5 Sewing Tips from the Experts.

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