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Great British Sewing Bee 2024 - Episode 5 - India Week - Nehru Jacket Making + Sewing a Dress Inspired By A Sari
The Great British Sewing Bee episode 5 season 10 - the contestants had to make a Nehru Jacket, transform madras cotton shirts + calico to make a summer garment, and make a dress that is inspired by elements of the sari. We take a look at our linen blend and check fabrics, as well as taking a closer look at Indian textiles + garments.
Great British Sewing Bee 2024 - Episode 4 - Reduce Reuse Recycle Week - Ideas for repurposing clothes + fabric printing tips
The Great British Sewing Bee episode 4 season 10 - the contestants had to make a quilted bag using scraps, transform unwanted clothes into a new outfit, and use a wedding dress to make a party outfit. We take a look at some scrap busting projects, up-cycling unwanted garments, fabric painting + fun party dresses!
Guide To Fabric Weight
Guide on fabric weight for dressmaking. It is important to take into account the weight of a fabric when choosing which fabric to use for your project. This is because normally the lighter a fabric is the more drapey it will be, although this isn't always the case.
Guide To Fabric Drape
Guide to different fabric drapes. Fabric drape describes how the fabric hangs under its own weight. It is important to consider fabric drape when you are choosing a fabric for your project as it will impact on your garment's fit and style.
Fleece Fabrics - All you need to know
Guide to everything fleece fabric related, and tips on how to sew with these fleece dressmaking fabrics.
Linen & Linen Blend & Ramie Fabrics - All you need to know
Guide to everything linen, linen blend and ramie fabric related, and tips on how to sew with these linen and ramie dressmaking fabrics.
Corduroy & Needlecord Fabrics - All you need to know
All you need to know about corduroy and needlecord, and tips on how to sew with these type of dressmaking fabrics.
Sew A Liberty Party Hat With Us!
Sewing tutorial showing you how to sew your own Liberty Fabric party hat!
What Is Deadstock Fabric?
Deadstock fabric is surplus fabric from textile, garment factories and fashion designers. This left over fabric is often taken to landfill, incinerated or destined to be kept in storage.
Jersey and Knit Fabrics - All you need to know
Our guide to everything Jersey and Knit related, including information about cotton jersey, interlock knits, ponte di roma, cable knits, french terry, sweatshirting, jersey with TENCEL™ fibres, jersey with LENZING™ ECOVERO™ fibres
Silk Fabric - All you need to know
All you need to know about silk fabrics and tips on how to sew with these type of dressmaking fabrics.
Viscose Fabric - All you need to know
All you need to know about everything viscose related, including information about TENCEL™ and LENZING™ ECOVERO™ fibres and tips on how to sew with these type of dressmaking fabrics.