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Using the Brother V3 Embroidery Machine
I’m not sure I’d use an embroidery machine… well, have I eaten my words! Although I have used embroidery machines for many years, I have...
Machine Gift Guide
Hi 👋🏼👋🏼 Anna from The Sewing Studio team here.  Considering buying a loved one a sewing machine for Christmas? We have lots to choose from so...
Our Dream Wishlist
Our team of sewers, quilters & dress-makers have shared what's on their wishlist this Christmas... One fabric which appeared on almost every team members wishlist was...
How to Adjust Sewing Machine Tension for Perfectly Balanced Stitches
Sewing machine tension is all about getting the balance right between your top and bobbin threads. When it’s set properly, you’ll get neat, even stitches...
Our Gift Ideas for Christmas
Our team of sewer, quilter & dress-maker's have selected the gifts they will be buying for friends and family this season to help you get...
What can I use a Charm Pack for?
A Charm Pack has 42 x 5-inch squares which can be used to create quilts and other crafts. Katrina is going to show us how to make six...
Brother Innov-is XJ1 Sew & Embroidery Machine Review
The Brother Innov-is XJ1 Sewing & Embroidery Machine combines the best sewing features and the best embroidery features in one amazing machine so that you’re...
Best Sewing Machine of 2024
There are many sewing machines on the market today, and we know it can be overwhelming to consider all of them. There’s a lot to...
Sewing Machines from the Great British Sewing Bee
  This years Great British Sewing Bee (GBSB) features the Janome 5060 QDC Sewing Machine and the Janome AT2000d Overlocker.