Sussex Seamstress Sewing Blog
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, including copy shop printing, online pattern printing services, and how to avoid problems with different paper sizes.
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.
Sussex Seamstress Sew-doku
Try our new sewing word puzzles - Sew-doku!
It’s just like Sudoku but with letters and sewing words. If you don’t know who to play - head on inside and we’ll tell you - it’s dead simple :)
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…
Sewing Quiz! - Just For Fun
Just for fun - take a break and have a go at our cryptic Sewing Quiz! Can you work out the sewing term from the cryptic pictures? Fans of Dingbats will be right at home :)
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.
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? Understanding fabric grain and grain lines when laying out and cutting out your dressmaking pattern is vital to getting a good make, and ensuring the strength and stretch of your fabric is aligning with the length and width of your garment. Let’s look at how to understand your fabric and ensure you don’t end up with misshapen clothes.
Should I Buy An Overlocker (Serger)?
An overlocker (aka a serger) is a type of sewing machine specifically designed for finishing seams. They produce better, faster results than a traditional sewing machine - but should you buy one? Is an overlocker/serger worth the money? Well, it depends - 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!