Sussex Seamstress Sewing Blog

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
Whether it’s the workhorse plain seam, a fancy top stitched seam or a slinky French seam, there’s a simple way to stitch all of them. Let’s look at six of the most common seams used in dressmaking, including a downloadable seams chart with cross sectional diagrams for the ultimate seams cheat-sheet.

How to choose the correct fabric for your make
Let’s talk about different fabric types & what they are best for.
