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Sew Essential is the UK's number one on-line sewing store, with the widest range of products and gre
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Sew Essential was established in 2004 to provide a wide range of products to the sewing enthusiast. Since then we have increased our product range to over 20,000 products and are constantly striving to add more.

28/10/2026

I saw some side stripe trousers online and immediately knew I wanted to make my own! ✂️

And I already had the perfect trouser pattern in mind. This is actually the SECOND time I've made it because I love the fit and shape so much! They are super comfy, but feel kind of smart and they are the simplest, easiest sew with just 2 pattern pieces if you omit the pockets like I did. There isn’t even a separate waistband piece!

For the stripes, I used a tape binder attachment on my coverstitch machine, which folds and stitches the fabric in one go. It's such a satisfying technique and gives a really professional finish. Best of all, you can create your own stripes in exactly the colours you want!

If you don’t have a coverstitch you can press the fabric under and stitch it down to the trousers with your sewing machine, but this way was so much quicker and easier than pressing and I love the extra little detail of the stitches down the stripes, they look so professional.

I'm so pleased with how they turned out! ❤️

🧵 Pattern: Perry pants Fibre Mood

✂️ Fabrics: Our gorgeous ponte range in navy and burgundy plus Farne stretch crepe in ivory

You can find the pattern and fabrics at Sew Essential, and if you're curious about the tape binder attachment, I've demonstrated how it works in a recent YouTube video along with lots of other clever coverstitch attachments.

25/10/2026

Anyone else fall into the jeans trap as soon as autumn arrives? 🍂👖

I love jeans, but I always end up reaching for them on repeat, so this autumn I'm planning to mix things up with three sewing patterns that all work with a simple black jumper for maximum wear and minimum thinking time creating outfits!

✂️ Willow Skirt – Juliana Martejevs
✂️ Coco Skirt – Atelier Jupe
✂️ Perry Pants – Fibre Mood

Swipe through to see the patterns and the fabrics I've chosen for each one. I'm hoping they'll give me some easy alternatives to jeans that I can wear all autumn and winter.

All patterns and fabrics are available on our site.

📌 Save this for later when you're making your autumn sewing plans!

And tell me, do you fall into the jeans trap at this time of year too, or are you better at mixing things up than me? 👇

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20/10/2026

If you’re going to make a coat, why not go to town on the lining? ✨

We’ve paired each of our two new 80% wool coat fabrics with two playful, decorative linings because choosing what goes inside is half the fun!

Think a beautiful, timeless coat on the outside and a truly unique flash of personality every time you take it off. A little detail that makes your handmade coat feel extra special.

Which combination would you choose? Let me know below 👇

Save this for your next coat project and shop the fabrics at Sew Essential.

18/10/2026

A coverstitch machine can do so much more than hemming.

You can actually get really creative and make some of those trickier, fiddly jobs so much easier with coverstitch attachments. Rather than simply hemming garments (which they also do really well) they can help you to achieve a professional finish in other creative aspects of your sewing and dressmaking too.

The attachments shown here are included in this Baby Lock foot set, but we also stock equivalent or similar attachments for other machine brands too.

And if you’d like to see them demonstrated in more detail, I’ve got an in-depth YouTube video showing exactly how they work.

Save this for later and check out the website to find attachments for your machine. If you’re thinking about a coverstitch and need any advice, don’t hesitate to contact us, we are always so happy to talk machines!

13/10/2026

Some of your seams might be a little bit wonky, but that doesn’t cancel out everything you’ve learned making the garment. Plus finishing the garment, even if it isn’t perfect, gives you something really valuable: the confidence to start the next one.

If you’re new to sewing, try taking the pressure off and give yourself permission to learn as you go. If you’ve been sewing for years, you might need this reminder too ❤️

Finish the thing. Wear it. Enjoy it. Your skills will grow with every make.

Share this with a friend who’s learning to sew, and save it for the next time you’re being too hard on yourself.

Does perfection ever stop you finishing a project?

05/10/2026

Made loads of clothes… but still somehow feel like you’ve got nothing to wear? 👀

It might not be that you need to sew more.

Sometimes the problem is that your wardrobe is full of lovely individual makes… but they’re not quite working together.

✨ The gorgeous fabric distracted you again
👖 Your favourite trousers have nothing to go with them
😬 That beautiful dress just isn’t what you actually feel like wearing

Sound familiar?

For most people there absolutely is a place for frivolous and sensible makes, it’s just all about balance and a bit of planning if you really want to get the most out of your handmade wardrobe.

Swipe through for 3 things that might be impacting how often you wear your makes and some really simple ways to fix them.

Save this before you choose your next project 📌

Which one catches you out most — 1, 2 or 3?

29/09/2026

Struggling with sewing jersey? Wavy necklines, stretched-out shoulders or popped stitches are really common problems, but these simple tips can help you to achieve a neater, more professional finish.

✂️ Stabilise your neckline and stretch your neckband slightly to fit the neckline as you sew it on. This helps the neckline keep its shape and encourages the neckband to sit nice and flat. I actually like to use my coverstitch binding attachment for my neckbands, which is even easier and does all of the work for you, but if you’re using a sewing machine or overlocker this is the best way to tackle it.

✂️ Use the right set-up for stretch fabrics. An overlocker is ideal, but if you’re using a sewing machine, try a ballpoint or stretch needle with Maraflex thread. It behaves much like a normal sewing thread but has stretch built in, helping prevent stitches from snapping when the fabric stretches.

✂️ Stabilise your shoulder seams to stop them stretching out of shape. I love using a narrow ribbon for a practical and pretty solution!

If you want in depth tutorials and further examples of these tips visit our YouTube channel via the link in our bio.

Save this for the next time you’re sewing jersey and find everything you need on our website including magical Maraflex thread!

What’s your biggest challenge when sewing stretch fabrics?

21/09/2026

Needlecord really is one of those fabrics that comes into its own in autumn 🍂

Soft, cosy and easy to wear, but with enough structure to work beautifully for so many projects from jackets and pinafores to skirts, shirts and trousers.

Here are 5 very different sewing pattern ideas for needlecord:

Audrey Jacket by Fibre Mood
Elmstead Pinafore by Itch to Stitch
Blair Skirt by True Bias
Frida Shirt by Tilly and the Buttons
Betty Trousers by Fibre Mood

We’ve got needlecord in a gorgeous range of rich autumn colours on the Sew Essential website, and all of the patterns featured are available from us too.

Which one would you make first? 👇

Save this for your autumn sewing plans and shop the patterns and needlecord fabrics at Sew Essential.

16/09/2026

New dressmaking fabrics have landed and I already know what I want to sew with them 👀

First up, a silky-soft cotton sateen in the most gorgeous abstract floral print I’ve realised I stopped sewing dresses and now I’m in dire need and think the Sew Over It Florence Dress with boots would be perfect for autumn.

Then there’s this quilted woven fabric, which is making me want another Megan Nielsen Hovea Jacket immediately. I’ve worn the one I made earlier this year so much it’s just so easy to chuck on over jeans and a T-shirt.

And finally, this embroidered sherpa fleece 😍 I think it would make the cosiest Atelier Jupe Julia Sweater, I love the pretty floral embroidery for that little bit of extra detail.

We’ve added so many more new dressmaking fabrics too, including yarn-dyed cottons, weighty viscose fabrics, knitted and jersey fabrics, soft sweatshirt fabrics and matching tubular ribbing.

Which of these three would you sew first? 👇

Shop all the new fabrics at Sew Essential via the link in bio.

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13/09/2026

Your overlocker can do so much more than just finish seams ✨

These 3 clever tricks can help you get a neater finish and save you a lot of faff:

🧵 Create a smooth, non-bulky neckline by avoiding the awkward overlap at the end giving you a beautifully neat finish
🧵 Stabilise shoulder seams in the prettiest way
🧵 Sew spaghetti straps and turn them through in seconds no more struggling for 20 mins plus!

Small tricks, but they can make such a difference to your sewing and help you to get so much more out of your overlocker.

Save this for the next time you use your overlocker ❤️

And if you want to see exactly how each one works, plus 4 extra useful overlocker tips, watch the full 7 Clever Tips & Tricks for Your Overlocker video on our YouTube channel via the link in bio.

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