Full range of Free Sewing Guides and tutorials ranging from selecting dressforms through to use of sewing rulers. We have a range of guides ‘in development’ which will be being added over the coming weeks. Join the Empress E-Newsletter for updates when new sewing info. is available.
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We are also pleased to provide you with a range of Free Sewing Projects – use them to hone your sewing skills, create a specific piece or simply as a source of inspiration.
Last night’s Great British Sewing Bee saw Sequin fabrics used for a super fun Bomber Jacket challenge. A couple of the contestants struggled with stitching the sparkly sequin fabrics so we have popped together this handy Sequin Sewing Guide packed with handy tips. We cover everything from cutting sequin fabrics to sewing them without damaging your
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Tilda Chambray & Solids Quilt Pattern! Tilda have released new shades in their popular Chambray collection. We have not been able to resist and have added all the newbies! All are 100% Cotton woven chambray fabric created by Tilda as an essential basic and also to coordinate splendidly well with many of their regular collections.
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Help keep your house just the right temperature by selecting the best Thermal Curtain Lining for your windows. Learn the options in this handy curtain lining guide, from 100% cotton brushed backed fabric to linings that feature patented energy reflective coatings we have a super choice & lots of help to choose which one is just right for you!
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With the largest Fleece Fabric range in the UK we are pleased to provide you with this quick guide to choosing the best Fleece for your project.
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A brand new quilt fabric collection from Lewis & Irene plus a Free Project that has been created to work with the fabrics that is available for immediate download.
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Fusible Batting or Fusible Wadding/Fusible Fleece as it is commonly called in the UK is a type of wadding that has been treated with a heat-activated adhesive on one or both sides. This adhesive can be activated by ironing, allowing the wadding to be fused directly to your fabrics during the construction process of either
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We are delighted to make another quilt pattern available, this time for the Lewis & Irene fabric range Grandma’s Garden. The Grandma’s Garden range is inspired by Irene’s country garden. Blissful childhood memories playing on freshly cut grass and of trees and flowers that would look much smaller now … Download The Grandma’s Garden Bag
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To The Moon & Back Cosmic Cushion This project was created by one of the lead designers at Lewis & Irene and has been designed with the To The Moon And Back range in mind but it can certainly be used in conjunction with other fabrics. Download The Cosmic Cushion Pattern More Free Sewing Patterns & Projects
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Threaded With Love. The project was created by one of the lead designers at Lewis & Irene and has been designed with the Threaded With Love in mind but it can certainly be used in conjunction with other fabrics. Download The Threaded With Love Bag Pattern More Free Sewing Patterns & Projects Don’t forget there is also
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With the Great British Sewing Bee bringing more interest than ever to the sewing world all things garment making have rocketed in popularity. We have spotted this across the board but no more so than with questions about Overlocking. Learn more about this incredibly popular and ultra useful technique – particularity what threads are best for the job. Read more…
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