How to sew

We’ve put together this comprehensive list to help you understand different fabric types for sewing and what to use them for.

Adding a collar is an essential dressmaking skill! Learn how to sew a collar with our step by step guide

Welcome to the wonderful world of dressmaking! If you want to make your own clothes then you’ve come to the right place.

From stiffening pockets and facing waistcoats to keeping your stitches steady, interfacing and stabilisers offer a new dimension to your sewing.

So you’re new to dressmaking and you’ve treated yourself to your first ever sewing pattern! Now what do you do with it?

This step by step guide shows you how you how to make a rouleau loop – use this handy technique when you’re making clothes to add elegant waist ties and perfectly sewn spaghetti straps for a professional finish.

Want to know more about the parts of a sewing machine and how they work? Learn more about your machine with our in-depth guide

It’s really handy to know how to tackling common mending tasks, such as how to sew a button. Here’s how to repair and update your blouses, shirts and coats by replacing the buttons.

Learning how to thread a sewing machine is an important skill for beginners to master. Find out how it’s done with our step-by-step guide

Leather has a reputation of being tricky to work with, but it’s easier than you might think. Learn how to sew leather with our step-by-step tutorial