How To Sew
How to do shirring (+ free shirring dress pattern and tutorial)
Make beautiful gatherings in your clothing with shirring! Learn how to sew shirring and make your own gorgeous shirred dress.
How to make a tie: step by step instructions
Lean how to make a tie for a special occasion (or the office) with Jenni Smith’s classic style in a Liberty floral print.
Your guide to sewing elastic: How to sew with elastic step by step
Sewing elastic is one of the most useful items in the haberdashery. We talk you through how to sew with elastic and add it to the clothes you make. Read on to find out how to use it to create clever effects and comfortable garments.
Complete threading guide for your overlocker
How to sew a hole (big or small) and fix pulled threads
Start your sustainable sewing journey by learning how to sew a hole! Patching up your clothes has never been so easy…
A complete guide to sewing for beginners
Browse our complete guide to sewing for beginners to pick up all the essential knowledge you need.
The best kids sewing machine to nurture your child's creativity in 2025
A child’s first sewing machine will be something they remember forever and will cherish memories of learning to sew with you. Find out what to look for when you shop for childrens sewing machines and discover a few of our favourite models to get kids started
How to make a hair bow in just a few simple steps
You may have seen the gorgeous hair bows all over the high street right now but we are going to show you how to make one of your own. Follow Simply Sewing Technical Editor Sarah Taylor's demonstration video below.
43 of the best sewing starter kits
Get ready to enhance your sewing stash and discover the essential basic equipment you'll need to start stitching today plus amazing sewing kits for beginners to get you started.
Best sewing books to boost your skills
Sewing books can be an invaluable source of advice, practical guides and patterns, whether you're a beginner or an experienced sewer. Explore our pick of the best sewing books to buy in 2024
Learn how to make clothes like they do on Sewing Bee!
Welcome to the wonderful world of dressmaking! If you're wondering how hard it is to make clothes then you've come to the right place. Making clothes is simple when you know how, so read our article and learn how to design your dream wardrobe.
How to sew a zipper
Create fitted and professional garments with our how to sew in a zipper tutorial.
How to insert an invisible zipper
Give your garments a neat and professional finish with an invisible zip! Master this essential dressmaking technique with our step-by-step guide to inserting an invisible zipper.
How to sew a button-up midi skirt
Make a stylish button-up midi skirt with this guide from Portia Lawrie – no pattern required!
How to do Sashiko embroidery
Learn all about the history of the ancient art of Sashiko embroidery plus how to do it. Then practise your new-found skills on two free patterns with Gathered!
How to thread a bobbin
Learn how to wind a bobbin and thread your machine with our step-by-step guide.
How to use a sewing machine
New to sewing and asking yourself how does a sewing machine work? We're here to help! We'll talk you through the different parts of your machine in this step-by-step guide: learn how to set it up and start sewing in no time.
How to do visible mending
Master the art of visible mending with Flora Collingwood-Norris' colourful tutorial.
How to use Soft Byte’s sewing pattern making software
Create bespoke sewing patterns with ease thanks to Soft Byte! Here’s how to use the Fittingly Sew 3 sewing pattern making software.
Your essential sewing machine thread guide
Which is the best thread to use with your sewing machine? Our guide to sewing machine threads will help you pick the best type for your project so you can get the best results from your stash!
Master the art of mending clothes with our guide!
Darn, stitch and patch your way through your wardrobe with our guide to mending clothes. We cover everything from why clothes mending is great for the planet to the beautiful art of Japanese mending.
How to make roman blinds for your home – DIY guide to making roman shades
Roman blinds are kingpins in window blind rankings; more sophisticated than a simple roller and offering a more upmarket finish than a Swedish roller blind. Read on to discover how to make Roman shades with our step-by-step photo guide
How to sew a French seam
French seams can help give your sewing projects a strong yet neat finish. Follow our step-by-step guide to learn how to sew a French seam!
Get to know the parts of a sewing machine
Want to know more about the parts of a sewing machine and how they work? Learn more about your machine with Gathered's in-depth guide