Designer Techniques

If you want to take your sewing skills to new levels, try out these expert sewing tips written by leading sewing professionals in the UK. There are lots of different options to try and of course, even more in the Archive section which you can search for by key word or sewing category.

Boning

By Alison Smith
A strapless boned bodice is popular all the year around, but no more so than for special occasion wear and bridal wear so we’ve some guidelines on choosing the right type of boning and how to successfully use it >> more

Thread saver

By Jennie Rayment

An invaluable device that saves yards and yards of thread, it is really a method of continuous sewing, rather like chain piecing in patchwork. (This is not my own idea - it’s an old tailoring trick worth remembering.) >> more

Bodice Embellishment

By Janet Moville

Turn a simple plain top or dress into something unique by adding some decorative elements to the fabric before you cut out the pieces for a fitted bodice and create a stylish ‘one-of-a-kind’ garment. Some sewing experience required >> more

Three steps to trouser re-shaping 

By Janet Moville

Trouser fashion shapes change with current trends, the latest being the ‘skinny black pant’. Unfortunately, fashionable shapes don’t suit every figure so knowledge of how to change these to a style of your choice is very valuable >> more

Clothing Alterations - professionally 

By Janet Moville

Sometimes it’s necessary to alter existing clothes for a better fit. Here Janet Moville provides some professional tips for the most common alterations such as hems and waistbands >> more

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