Sewing for Beginners

Beginners Guide to Sewing Jersey Fabric with an Overlocker

By Julia Claridge | January 22, 2025
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Have you ever been nervous about tackling stretchy jersey fabrics because you’re afraid they’ll pucker or come out uneven? Been there! Sewing jersey fabric with an overlocker can feel intimidating at first, but with the right pointers, you’ll soon be stitching up comfy sweatshirts and activewear with confidence. In this YouTube overlocker video tutorial, you’ll…

Why Sewing Feels Intimidating (And How You can Overcome the Fear)

By Julia Claridge | January 14, 2025
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I often hear from people in my classes that sewing feels intimidating. In this post we look at the common fears beginner sewists face and how to overcome them.

How to Add Applique to a Jersey Pyjama Top

By Julia Claridge | March 25, 2018
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  This is the counterpart to the PJ trouser project that I posted last week. Another project that is available to make in my sewing classes. The project can include a simple letter appliqued using a sewing machine, or can be made plain for a one session make. This is a good introduction to sewing…

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