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Sewing Tuition for Beginners: Your Friendly Guide to Stitching Success
If you’ve ever fancied yourself as a bit of a sewing whizz but didn’t know where to start, you’re in good company. Sewing can seem a bit daunting at first, all those different needle and thread types, fabrics, and machines can make your head spin. But trust me, with the right guidance, it can be a less frustrating experience to learn. I’m here to share everything you need to know about sewing tuition. Why bother Sewing Tuition at all? Starting something new can be intimidatin

The Sewistry
May 234 min read


Sewing Machine Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Machine Purring
If you’re anything like me, your sewing machine is more than just a tool - it’s a trusty companion on your creative journey. But what happens when it starts acting up? Panic? Frustration? I’ve been there, and I’m here to share some sewing machine maintenance tips that will help you troubleshoot and fix common issues without losing your cool. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned stitcher, these handy hints will help to keep your machine humming smoothly and your projects on

The Sewistry
May 134 min read


What ya Sewing for Me Made May?
May is approaching fast and if you're into a bit of social media and sewing then you've probably seen #MeMadeMay before. It's the month sewists show off what they've been making using the above hashtag. It's fantastic for getting some inspiration and discovering new patterns. So which makes are you planning or have you already made then you'll then share in May? I'm working through my list from a few weeks back. I've made #NinaLeeCarmel , and honestly, I LOVE IT. it's such a

The Sewistry
Apr 162 min read


Why Spring needs to hurry up now please
I'm currently deep into eyeing up new sewing patterns for spring.
There's so many makes out there that I just want to get round to. But...

The Sewistry
Feb 264 min read
Harrogate Knit & Stitch Offers from Brother
Not off to Harrogate this weekend for the Knit & Stitch show but still want a good offer on a new machine, then look no further. Brother have some great deals available until Monday. Model Offer XJ2 Embroidery Now £6,999 save £500 £6,999 XE2 Embroidery With a free magnetic frame (MF300) worth £349 £4,799 VQ2 Sewing Now £1,999 save £300 + free wide table (WT10) worth £105 £1,999 NV2700 Sewing & Embroidery With a free wide table (WT12) and magnetic frame (MF180) wort

The Sewistry
Nov 20, 20251 min read


It's peak Crafting Season 🍂🧡
There's something almost smug about being wrapped up and warm whilst the weather outside is growing cold, or rain is spattering against the window.

The Sewistry
Oct 28, 20252 min read


The Best Budget Sewing Machine of 2025, in my opinion, and reasons to choose it
Post Sewing Bee there's always a bit of a clamour by brand new sewists to learn and part of that is buying the right machine. Many people opt for second hand, and that's a great choice if you can find what you want locally, and within the right price range... But it can be hit and miss. Many people bring machine to us for servicing and repair that they've never even used. They've bought it, but have no idea if it works. So in addition to the purchase price, you're adding anot

The Sewistry
Oct 15, 20255 min read


Who's watching GBSB?
Here's my confession, I am not watching the Sewing Bee this year.
There I said it.

The Sewistry
Sep 3, 20252 min read


Why I think the Janome DKS100SE is the best mid range sewing machine ever!
To start, I didn’t learn to sew on this machine. I learned on a Frister & Rossman that is the same age as me. I know this because it was...

The Sewistry
Apr 24, 20255 min read
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