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Cutting back bulky seam layers at a zipper when sewing a fabric pouch

How to Reduce Bulk When Sewing Small Bags and Z...

Step-by-step guidance on reducing bulky seams in small bags and zipper pouches, explaining why bulk happens, where it builds up, and how to prevent broken needles and thick corners.

How to Reduce Bulk When Sewing Small Bags and Z...

Step-by-step guidance on reducing bulky seams in small bags and zipper pouches, explaining why bulk happens, where it builds up, and how to prevent broken needles and thick corners.

Frustrated woman reading a sewing tutorial beside a sewing machine, with text overlay saying “It’s Not You. It’s the Tutorial.

What Makes a Good Sewing Tutorial? (And Why So ...

Confused by sewing tutorials that skip steps or leave you guessing? Learn what actually makes a good sewing tutorial and how to choose guides that deliver neat, professional results.

What Makes a Good Sewing Tutorial? (And Why So ...

Confused by sewing tutorials that skip steps or leave you guessing? Learn what actually makes a good sewing tutorial and how to choose guides that deliver neat, professional results.

Bag Making Bundle – 4 Essential Tote Bag Sewing Tutorials in One Download

Bag Making Bundle – 4 Essential Tote Bag Sewing...

Learn the core skills for sewing professional-looking tote bags with this four-tutorial bag making bundle covering zips, linings, interfacing and pockets.

Bag Making Bundle – 4 Essential Tote Bag Sewing...

Learn the core skills for sewing professional-looking tote bags with this four-tutorial bag making bundle covering zips, linings, interfacing and pockets.

Collage of handmade fabric bags and pouches including a striped zip pouch, floral drawstring bags, a boxed zipper pouch and small snap pouch keyrings in coordinating prints.

Small Bags Sewing Bundle: Four Projects You’ll ...

A practical small bags sewing bundle with four easy PDF tutorials for coin purses, zipper pouches, boxed pouches and drawstring bags. Ideal for beginners, gifts and scrap fabric projects.

Small Bags Sewing Bundle: Four Projects You’ll ...

A practical small bags sewing bundle with four easy PDF tutorials for coin purses, zipper pouches, boxed pouches and drawstring bags. Ideal for beginners, gifts and scrap fabric projects.

A collection of handmade fabric accessories including a card wallet, phone sleeves, small pouches with clips, and wristlet key straps, shown across four styled images in coordinating cotton prints and colours.

Wallet and Phone Accessories Sewing Bundle: Fou...

A wallet and phone accessories sewing bundle featuring four practical PDF patterns, ideal for sewing a phone sleeve, card wallet, coin purse, and wristlet strap as a matching set.

Wallet and Phone Accessories Sewing Bundle: Fou...

A wallet and phone accessories sewing bundle featuring four practical PDF patterns, ideal for sewing a phone sleeve, card wallet, coin purse, and wristlet strap as a matching set.

Fabric card wallets in a variety of cotton prints, shown closed and open to display card pockets and cash, arranged across three styled images featuring floral, gingham, and polka dot designs in lifestyle and sewing-themed settings.

How to Make a Fabric Card Wallet (30-Minute Sew...

Learn how to make a fabric card wallet in around 30 minutes using quilting cotton or canvas. A practical sewing project that’s ideal for gifts, craft fairs, and small-batch making.

How to Make a Fabric Card Wallet (30-Minute Sew...

Learn how to make a fabric card wallet in around 30 minutes using quilting cotton or canvas. A practical sewing project that’s ideal for gifts, craft fairs, and small-batch making.

How to sew a fabric phone sleeve sewing guide banner showing handmade phone sleeves in different fabrics and a phone sleeve being used.

Fabric Phone Sleeve Sewing Guide – A Small Proj...

Learn how to sew a fabric phone sleeve with flap, pocket and D-ring. A beginner-friendly project with clear guidance and a step-by-step sewing guide available to download as a PDF....

Fabric Phone Sleeve Sewing Guide – A Small Proj...

Learn how to sew a fabric phone sleeve with flap, pocket and D-ring. A beginner-friendly project with clear guidance and a step-by-step sewing guide available to download as a PDF....

Header banner showing examples of clipped, mitered and boxed fabric corners with the text ‘How to Sew Corners’ in the centre.

How to Sew Corners (Clipped, Boxed and Mitered)

Why Corner Techniques Matter for Bag‑Making and Small Sewing Projects This guide shows you how to sew corners using the three most common techniques: clipped, boxed and mitered. If you...

How to Sew Corners (Clipped, Boxed and Mitered)

Why Corner Techniques Matter for Bag‑Making and Small Sewing Projects This guide shows you how to sew corners using the three most common techniques: clipped, boxed and mitered. If you...

Best Christmas Sewing Patterns for Beginners

Best Christmas Sewing Patterns for Beginners

Easy Christmas sewing patterns for beginners, including felt ornaments, reusable gift bags and simple bunting. A relaxed set of festive projects with clear steps, ideal for handmade gifts and seasonal...

Best Christmas Sewing Patterns for Beginners

Easy Christmas sewing patterns for beginners, including felt ornaments, reusable gift bags and simple bunting. A relaxed set of festive projects with clear steps, ideal for handmade gifts and seasonal...

Colourful outdoor bunting with bright red, yellow, green, orange and blue fabric flags hanging against a clear blue sky.

How to Make One Seam Bunting: A Quick, Beginner...

Learn how to sew quick, beginner-friendly one seam bunting using fabric scraps. This easy method gives neat flags and simple personalisation with letter templates for names and special occasions.

How to Make One Seam Bunting: A Quick, Beginner...

Learn how to sew quick, beginner-friendly one seam bunting using fabric scraps. This easy method gives neat flags and simple personalisation with letter templates for names and special occasions.

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How to Choose Fabrics for Small Projects

Choosing the right fabric makes small sewing projects easier and more professional. This guide explains fabric weight, print scale, interfacing, and how to match fabrics to pouches and gift bags.

How to Choose Fabrics for Small Projects

Choosing the right fabric makes small sewing projects easier and more professional. This guide explains fabric weight, print scale, interfacing, and how to match fabrics to pouches and gift bags.

Flat lay of essential sewing tools including pink fabric scissors, seam ripper, measuring tape and thread spools arranged on a wooden surface.

Essential Sewing Tools for Small Fabric Projects

Learn the essential tools for small sewing projects, why beginners benefit from using them, and how they improve accuracy. Ideal if you’re starting out or want neater, more confident makes.

Essential Sewing Tools for Small Fabric Projects

Learn the essential tools for small sewing projects, why beginners benefit from using them, and how they improve accuracy. Ideal if you’re starting out or want neater, more confident makes.