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  • Courses
    • BEGINNERS SEWING PT 1 & 2
    • BEGINNERS SEWING PT 3 & 4
    • BEGINNERS BAG MAKING
  • Projects/Downloads
    • Beginners Sewing Projects
    • Beginners Bag Projects
  • SEWING KNOW-HOW
    • SEWING TOOLS & NOTIONS
    • KNOW YOUR SEWING MACHINE
    • FABRIC FUN
    • TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS
    • HAND SEWING
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alternative sewing tools

You can spend a fortune on sewing tools and notions - but you don't need to. Find out what sewing tools you already have at home and save money without losing quality.  You can watch these videos here and here about where to buy budget sewing tools on the UK High Street.

scissors

Watch this short video here on scissor types.  Not all scissors are the same, choose the right type for your project.

budget scissors cutting test

Budget scissors can be a good buy.  Watch the video where four pairs of budget scissors are tested for cut quality.

zips

Zips are an overlooked part of sewing but they now have decorative tapes which make them more interesting.  Find out about the types of zips and the parts of a zip

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