Tutorials

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! 

Ever been confused by what all the symbols and lines mean on a paper pattern? Hopefully, all will be explained in this video. 

Great British Sewing Bee season 6 semi-finalist Liz discusses how to choose fabrics for your projects.

Claire-Louise Hardie takes you through all the elements of a domestic sewing machine. 

Learn how to sew single and double darts in this easy to follow tutorial. 

Ever wanted to know how to insert a concealed zip? We show you here in this easy to follow tutorial. 

We welcome back Fiona for more of her top tips for new sewers direct from her sewing room.Follow her on Instagram

We welcome James, an experienced cutter at Budd Shirtmakers in London. Here he shows you the expert way to attach a collar to a shirt.Follow James on Instagram and YouTube

Claire-Louise Hardie takes you through the first steps of using your sewing machine. 

Great British Sewing Bee season 6 contestant Hazel shows you this great pleat hack using a standard dining fork!Follow Hazel on Instagram