Tutorials

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. 

Equipment requiredOne 20cm zipperTwo outer fabric pieces, 23cm long x 18cm tallTwo lining fabric pieces, 23cm long x 18cm tallPurchase the kit here

Equipment required2 x main fabrics 36cm x 46cm2 x lining fabrics 36cm x 46cm2 x lengths of herringbone tape 56cm longSewing Kit available here

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

Learn how to make an easy drawstring bag.Material needed;Outer bag – 2 pieces of fabric 30cm x 40cmLining – 2 pieces of fabric 30cm x 40cmCasings – 2 pieces 30cm x 8cm3 pieces of 2.5cm wide herringbone tape cut into the following lengths 1 x 15cm and 2 x 8cm…

As part of the Big Community Sew campaign to encourage people to make face coverings for their community, here’s a quick tutorial on how to make one. For more information go to www.bigcommunitysew.co.uk

Learn how to make this unique picnic bag. It can be used as a bag, and a picnic blanket!Materials needed1 x piece of Terry cloth or fleece measuring 120cm x 120cm1 x piece of cotton fabric measuring 120cm x 120cm2m Bias tape or herringbone tape cut into 32 x 6cm…

Materials needed1 x 20cm x 17cm Main fabric1 x 20cm x 17cm Lining fabricMatching threadA pair of glasses to check fit

Materials neededAround 1 metre of feltVelcro Matching threadYour laptop to check size