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Top sewing tips for August

Posted on by Pippa
Top sewing tips from GUR Sewing Machines
11
Aug

Our latest roundup of all things sewing!

Some how-tos from all over the place this month! They cover all sorts of things from lace and heirloom sewing right through to sewing wonderful hats.

We normally aim for a “top ten” but this month we’ve sneaked an extra one on for you. Just the sort of thing to share with your best friend. Enjoy!

  1. Button front dress with pockets: sewing pattern hack to turn a shirt into a dress.
  2. Video: how to use the seam guide for accurate seam allowances.
  3. Sewing a perfectly encased elastic waistband three different ways.
  4. Learn 6 different vintage ways to insert lace and improve your heirloom sewing skills!
  5. DIY linen robe sewing tutorial.
  6. Sewing tutorial – French all your seams.
  7. 13 hat sewing patterns and tutorials.
  8. An expert’s guide on how to sew leather by hand.
  9. Sewing with piping: top tips and tricks (tutorial).
  10. How to sew a lined vest – two easy methods.
  11. Sewing tutorial: how to pick the right elastic for your sewing projects.
The Brother Innovis NV1100 from GUR Sewing Machines
The Brother Innovis NV1100 from GUR Sewing Machines

Featured sewing machine – the wonderful Brother Innovis NV1100

The Brother Innov Is NV1100 is a top loading computerised machine, which can handle all types of materials from silk to denim and soft leather materials. This machine is well balanced for every type of sewer, whether you’re a beginner or experienced.

The Brother NV1100 has 140 built in quilting, utility and decorative stitches and 10 automatic one step buttonholes for creative projects. You’ll love the smooth, accurate feed from Brother’s advanced Square Feed Drive System.

Now you can safely save your own decorative stitches to the machine memory and with Direct Stitch Selection you can simply key in the stitch number you need.

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GUR – your sewing machine superstore!

If you’re looking to start the noble art for the first time, or have decided that it’s time to go for something a little more awe-inspiring, GUR’s sewing machine range will present you with some very impressive options.

Check out GUR’s spares and accessories store – everything you could want for your trusty sewing machine!

Telephone 0121 359 5335 or email GUR Sewing Machines now!