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Woman wearing blue denim skirt flanked by two skirts

Turn your jeans into a skirt!

Upcycle your old jeans into a skirt with this project from Brother ambassadors Lea and Nöelle.
5 Minutes to read
Woman wearing blue and white striped top made of man’s shirt

Sarah’s diary - how to upcycle a man’s shirt

Upcycling is an easy way to get a whole new look. This shirt was hardly worn, and I absolutely loved the stripe, so I started thinking about how I could make it fit me.
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Hands holding yellow and grey cushion

Sarah’s diary - how to make cushion covers from tea towels

Have you noticed how some tea towels are just too stylish to be used for drying dishes? When I moved, a lot of people gave me housewarming presents, and I was given at least six different sets of tea towels. I cook a lot, but I really don’t need that…
5 Minutes to read
Close up of pink zipper and invisible zipper foot

Sarah’s diary - how to insert a concealed zip

People often worry about sewing an invisible zip, but it’s actually one of the easiest zips to insert. However, it’s a new year and I’ve realised that if I want professional finishes and grown-up looking clothes, I need to conquer this fear.
5 Minutes to read
Sheer fabrics rolled into bundles on wooden background

How to sew on sheer fabrics

A floaty chiffon kimono is beautiful, but getting the seams and hems looking nice can be a challenge. Here are our top tips and tricks to sew on sheer fabrics.
10 Minutes to read
3 yellow spotty aprons with blue edges on turquoise background

Sarah’s diary - how to sew a simple apron

Because apron sewing can be very simple, I chose to make the project a little more difficult and added bias tape to the edges of the apron.
7 Minutes to read
Woman sewing buttonhole on yellow fabric

Sarah’s diary - how to use a one-step buttonhole

Imagine my delight when I found out the Brother’s new A-Series machines all come with a one-step buttonhole.
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How to read Sewing Patterns: a guide

Sewing patterns may seem confusing when you are just starting out. Here is a basic translation of the most important information.
10 Minutes to read
Ruffled skirt on wooden background

Super fast, super cute overlocker skirt

Use your overlocker to sew these super easy, stash-busting summer skirts in a jiffy!

5 Minutes to read