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Here are some articles and links to free patterns. We hope these help you on your way to teaching yourself, if you have any comments or suggestions please email me at ambarann@live.co.uk dressmakers_dummy

Sewing Tools - Lists and descriptions of useful sewing tools.

All About Fabrics - Information about fabrics, how they are constructed and the different types with their uses.

Sewing Machine Basics - Information on the basic parts of a modern sewing machine and they are used.

Buttons and Buttonholes - Tips on how to sew buttons on and also how to handstitch or machine stitch a button hole.

The History of Sewing Machine - How did the sewing machine that we all take for granted come about?

Learn To Sew - A web resource with video guides.

All About Sewing Patterns  Beginners information on sewing patterns. clipart_sewing_needle

Simple Sewing Techniques Some hints and tips on basic sewing techniques

Layers of Fabrics - All about linings and interfacings

Sewing and Ironing - The art of pressing for sewing projects

Fillings and Battings - Information on the stuffing for your projects and quilts


Retro Clothing Online Shopping - An associate site offering sewing equipment.

Vintage Sewing Info Provides free online access to vintage sewing books.

SewRetroSoYou - Brilliant retro sewing blog - lots of free paterns

Glossary of sewing terms


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