Some embroidery mistakes are just unfortunate and these form an inevitable part of your learning curve - but others are totally avoidable - if you know to watch out for them in the first place that is! Want more hints & tips? Then click below to get our free newsletter - you'll even get some … [Read more...]
Meet the Maker: Leigh La Loves You
In the September issue of Bustle & Sew Magazine we were delighted to feature an interview with Leigh Bowser from Leigh La Loves You. Based in Leeds, Leigh makes wearable, personal art, creates unique, one off pieces and stitches the most wonderful pet portraits and badges. We asked Leigh … [Read more...]
Anatomy of a Sewing Machine (a very little guide!)
1. Thread Feed: The needle thread comes from a spool on the top of your machine and, in order to achieve the correct tension and feed, must pass through a series of channels and loops before you actually thread it through your needle (your manual will explain how this is done). 2. Needle Tension … [Read more...]
A (Very) Little Guide to Fusible Interfacing
Interfacing is available in (to my knowledge anyway) two colours, black and white and also fusible (iron-on) and non-fusible (sew-in) varieties. Fusible interfacing is coated with an adhesive substance that melts and adheres to your fabric when you press it with a hot iron. It’s suitable for use … [Read more...]
