Sussex Seamstress Sewing Blog
Basic Stitch Types and Their Uses
Which sewing machine stitches do you actually need, and what are they for? Despite the dizzying array of stitch types on many machines, there’s only really a handful of stitch types that you’ll need for dressmaking, others are nice to have, but these are the basic types you’ll find on all sewing machines and will allow you to make any garment you wish.
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! This old workhorse has been going for years and still works fine despite the odd bit of rust here and there. Let’s take a tour of all it’s bits and pieces and show you how an old industrial sewing machine works.
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.
