UPDATES, INSPIRATION and IDEAS — Beginner's Guide

Whilst sewing a concealed zip can seem daunting for any sewer, its actually much more straight forward than you might think! Follow our simple tutorial below to learn how to add a handy concealed zipper to any of your garment making projects. 1)  Sew up your seam up until you need to put the zip in. Pin one side of your zip to your fabric, with the right side of the zip on the right side of the fabric. The teeth of the zip need to face away from the seam allowance of the fabric - this looks a little weird, but...

When choosing a pattern that requires a jersey fabric, it can often be difficult to know which type of jersey to pick; with jersey fabric coming in a range of weights and stretches, all with different qualities, it can be hard to know where to start. We love working with jersey at Workshop, so, in no particular order, we have compiled a list of our top 5 jersey fabrics! These are perfect for use alongside our eBook, The Loungewear Edit: Stretch Edition, or for whatever stretch pattern you have in mind! Organic Cotton Ribbed Jersey from Ray-Stich Coming in a few colours, this organic cotton...

When choosing a pattern that requires a jersey fabric, it can often be difficult to know which type of jersey to pick; with jersey fabric coming in a range of weights and stretches, all with different qualities, it can be hard to know where to start. We love working with jersey at Workshop, so have compiled this concise jersey buying guide to help you pick the right jersey for whichever pattern you choose to make!  Stretch Once you've picked your pattern, take note of what type of stretch (i.e: 2 way, 4 way) and what stretch percentage the pattern requires. This will provide...

As we enter yet another lockdown, you may be looking for a new hobby to fill the increasing time spent at home. So, why not try sewing your first garment? Whilst it may seem daunting, we’ve compiled a list of our favourite beginner patterns and fabrics to help get you started.  Pattern Ideas Sarah Wraparound Skirt Sarah is a gorgeous draped wraparound skirt with a flattering tied waist, and you only need your fabric and some bias binding to make her. As she has no complicated shaping, she’s an ideal first garment! If you want to make her a bit...

Whilst fabric scissors have always been an essential item in any home-sewer's kit, the rising popularity of rotary cutters has seen many people contemplating the switch. Rotary cutters (as seen, for example, in the Great British Sewing Bee) appear to be much faster for cutting your fabric, however do require more practice to cut accurately. That, coupled with the additional costs using a rotary cutter requires, may put people off ditching their trusty scissors. But what really is the best tool for cutting out your pattern pieces? We've compiled a list of the pros and cons of both rotary cutters and scissors to help people...