Category Archives: Guides
India Block Print Fabric A Complete Sewist’s Guide
You’ve found a print you love. The colours are soft but lively, the motifs feel [...]
Sewing Labels on Clothes: A UK Maker’s Practical Guide
You’ve finished the hem, pressed the seams, clipped the loose threads, and held the garment [...]
Linen vs Cotton: A Sewist’s Complete Fabric Guide
You’ve got the pattern, the thread, and a clear idea of the finished garment. Then [...]
Top 6 Reasons Why You Should Buy A Sewing Kit With Pattern, Fabric And Haberdashery
Why You Should Buy A Sewing Kit With Pattern, Fabric And Haberdashery New to dressmaking? [...]
Women Sewing Patterns: Your 2026 Guide to Perfect Fits
You have a blouse pattern open on the table, three tabs open on your laptop, [...]
Top Hints & Tips For Getting The Best From Your Overlocker
From our Youtube channel – some useful hints and tips for getting the best from [...]
Telling The Difference Between Denim And Chambray Fabric
We sell a lot of Denim and Chambray fabric and the question we are most [...]
What Is The Pfaff IDT Feed System And Why You Need To Use It!
Definition Of Pfaff IDT IDT stands for ‘Integrated Dual Feeder Technology‘. It is a development [...]
The 7 Most Common Mistakes People Make Using Their Sewing Machine And How To Avoid Them
Mr More Sewing – our resident sewing machine engineer and all-round font of knowledge about [...]
Winding A Bobbin – The Ultimate Guide
Winding a bobbin for a sewing machine is a key part of being able to [...]
Jersey Fabric, Your Top Questions Answered
Jersey fabric is one of the most popular fabrics is use today. This soft stretchy [...]
Discover the Versatility of Viscose Fabric Material!
Viscose (also known as Rayon) is a plant based fabric made from reconstituted cellulose. In practise [...]
Cotton Fabric, Your Top Questions Answered
Cotton Fabric is one of the most used, and versatile, sewing fabrics there is. There [...]
Gutermann Maraflex Review – Tips For Getting The Best Results
1. What is Gutermann Maraflex Thread? Gutermann Maraflex thread is a flexible polyester thread, perfect [...]
6 Top Tips For Looking After Your Sewing Machine
Looking After Your Sewing Machine Looking after your sewing machine is a great idea and [...]
How Often Do Sewing Machines Need Servicing?
Sewing Machine Servicing The question we get asked more than any other about sewing machine [...]
5 Best Ways to Sew Slippery Fabric For Dressmaking
Sewing With Slippery Fabric 5 best ways to sew slippery fabric: Use good quality pins [...]
5 Reasons to Use Quilting Cotton for Dressmaking
If you come to visit More Sewing, you will see bolts of wide dressmaking fabric (cotton, [...]
What Happens in a Sewing Machine Service?
Getting a Sewing Machine Service When you take your sewing machine in for service, have [...]