5 Ways to More Efficient Sewing

Have you ever wished that sewing was a quicker process? I’ll give you 5 tips that will help get more efficient sewing. 1. Batching Getting your flow on by batching similar tasks together. So that might mean cutting a few projects out in one day, or it could mean...

Get More from your Sewing Class

How to get more from your sewing class… If you’re going to make the investment of time and money to attend an in person class, you want to squeeze every bit of value from it. Over the years I’ve seen the student who do that progress their skills, get more enjoyment...

The Importance of Pressing when Making Clothes

A lot of newbie students don’t realise the importance of pressing when making clothes. I have many reluctant ironers join my classes. And who can blame them? You can buy many clothes in the shops that can just be washed and worn crease free. But accurate and careful...

Help! I Can’t Sew a Straight Line!

If you’ve ever said: “I can’t even sew a straight line!” then this is just for you! Learn the techniques to help keep you sewing straight and following the correct seam allowance. Garment patterns are designed with a specific seam allowance....

Celebrating 5 Years of Teaching You to Sew

This week I’ve been celebrating 5 years since my last day of employment! 5 years of being fully self-employed… I started Bagladybird – Learn to Sew in early 2016. After running a charity Crafternoon in aid of Mind in January 2016. We made and decorated tote...