Sew Retro
A Guide to Using Original Vintage Sewing Pattern
Who hasn't fallen in love with the fabulous fashion of past era's ? What is your favorite era ? The roaring Twenties ? with stunning...
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May 27, 2021
Sewing with Flannel - tons of top tips !
Flannel is such an underrated fabric, traditionally made from wool, then cotton and now available with other synthetic fibers woven in....
Sew Retro
May 13, 2021
Ten Top Tips for Sewing with Water Proof Fabric.
With the amount of rainy days we get in the UK, raincoats and water resistant clothing should be top of our sewing list. Sewing...
Sew Retro
May 3, 2021
Tops tips for creating the perfect button hole !
Never struggle to create the perfect button hole again
Sew Retro
Apr 15, 2021
Have you heard of the "Buffet Dress" ?
Nor me ! Until I was introduced to the "Buffet Dress" after watching series 7 of the Great British Sewing Bee episode one, April 2021. I...
Sew Retro
Mar 31, 2021
DIY Easter Table Decorations - Cute Egg Cosies
This is a quick and simple project uses up scraps of fabric to create a fun and functional table decorations. The super cute cosies can...
Sew Retro
Nov 19, 2020
DIY rope placemats, coaster and no sew napkins.
Be warned !! making these super easy, stylish placemats and coasters is very addictive. Made from 100% cotton they can be machine washed...
Sew Retro
Nov 11, 2020
DIY Furoshiki and learn how to sew a flat felled seam
Sustainable and reusable fabric wraps are the perfect way to use up left-over bits of fabric from your sewing projects, inspired by the...
Sew Retro
Oct 1, 2020
Graham and Gracie DIY Grocery Bags
Learn to sew a grocery bag, free pattern and tutorial
Sew Retro
Jun 22, 2020
DIY dyeing - Sew Retro's top tips & a free tutorial for Scatter Cushions.
Sew Retro's top tips for DIY dyeing & how to upcycle unloved items into a scatter cushion
Sew Retro
Apr 22, 2020
The Sukie and Sally Sun Tops.
The Sukie and Sally Sun tops are fun , flirty and stylish with a fabulous retro feel. A dream to make, and easy to wear with jeans,...
Sew Retro
Apr 6, 2020
Superhero Easter Bunnies
With Easter just around the corner, and no home schooling for now, I was hoping this post may fill a few creative hours during lock down....
Sew Retro
Feb 13, 2020
DIY Cushion tutorial - 3 stunning options to choose from.
Chose from 3 DIY cushion. Follow a simple step by step tutorial, to create individual and imaginative cushion to up date your rooms.
Sew Retro
Dec 16, 2019
Make your own On-trend Tassel Key Ring
Make your own on-trend tassel keyring, in a few simple steps.
Sew Retro
Dec 8, 2019
The simplest ever sewing project - A Tool Roll
Possibly the simplist even sewing project - a stylish and practical tool rool
Sew Retro
Nov 15, 2019
The Rosie Wrap blouse - a free pattern and tutorial.
The Rosie Wrap blouse - a free pattern and tutorial
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