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The Christine dress is a smart, stylish summer dress. The dress button fastens at the front, has darts on the front and back bodice and there is the option of having either a curved or pointed collar. The sleeves are cuffed and has a flared skirt. Purchase the pattern here0:00…

Series 8 of The Great British Sewing Bee has just started on BBC1 and with it comes a new sewing room. Bright and spacious, it even has it’s own runway, to show off the results of all the hard graft from the contestants. The new series is filmed at Sunny…

Upcycle an old jacket or blazer and turn it into a cushion cover. Perfect to look after those remote controls that always go missing! Materials that you'll need; An old jacket or blazer A cushion Some paper 

The Lou Lou dress is a 70's influenced full length maxi dress, fitted around the bust, with bell sleeves gathered at the shoulders. Zip closure at the back with a full flounce at the bottom.0:00 Start and Introduction1:42 Darts (a)4:42 Attaching the front bodice pieces to front skirt (b)8:52 Attaching…

Whether for an aspiring chef or DIY enthusiast, learn how to make a very simple apron.Materials that you'll need;1m of cotton canvasMaterial for pocket measuring 31cm x 23cm (12"x9")2 x Herringbone tape measuring 92cm (36")1 x Herringbone tape measuring 31cm (12")

Sewing Bee series 4 semi-finalist Tracey Symonds shows you how to make gathering fabric easy with the use of dental floss. Using this method you can sew a large amount of fabric with only one row of stitching! 

This summer shirt is easier than you think to make. A loose fitting shirt with a button up front and a breast pocket. Why not fill your wardrobe with a variety from different fabrics. The shirt has a loose boxy fit with short sleeves and a straight hem.Skip to the…

This easy to sew T-shirt has a straight fit with a classic round neckline. The T-shirt will look good with jeans as well as skirts and shorts.Skip to the following parts of the video;00:00 Introduction01:59 (a)-(b) Shoulder Seams05:09 (c)-(g) Preparing and attaching neckband12:13 (h) Side seams14:25 (i)-(k) Hemming sleeves18:27 (l-m)…

These are a basic, casual pair of shorts finishing above the knee. They feature an elasticated waistband with a drawstring and side pockets.Skip to the following parts of the video;00:00 Introduction01:50 (a) Sewing the darts06:43 (b)-(c) Attach pocket piece10:56 (d) Attach side yoke13:04 (e) Sew pocket to yoke13:41 (f) Sew…

A truly timeless wardrobe staple, this A line skirt is easy to make and can be made from a variety of materials, so you can make a few for a variety of looks! It features two front darts and two back darts with a concealed zip closure.Skip to the following…