Every sewing project, whether it’s a garment, toy or interior item will require you to create seams. There are different types of seams. It’s useful to know what they are so that you choose the right ...

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Guest Maria King demonstrates the ins and outs of creating practical projects with a straight stitch All garments, no matter how difficult, start with a straight stitch. There are a few methods we can ...

Dear Vicki: For Christmas, my dear husband gave me a pair of pinking shears. They were pretty pricey, and he wanted to give me something special. My problem is that I don’t know what they are used for ...

To sew or not to sew? What a silly question! Like rising from the ashes, sewing is once again fast becoming a popular craft in today’s modern society, with both men and women taking to the pedal. From ...

My mom used to make our clothes. This was true for most families we knew. It was the mid-’60s, and the majority of moms stayed home. Only the dad worked. There was one income, so there weren’t a lot ...

Using proper sewing techniques ensures that your cushions are durable. Start by pinning the fabric pieces together before ...

So it seems sewing is still a thriving activity on the North Coast. Starting out as a sewing school for children in Ballito seven years ago, Sew it Seams quickly blossomed into a full haberdashery, ...