Sewing & (Hand Applique) Tutorials - Sew Sweet Pea

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NEW! Caravan Appliqué and Quilt Sewing Pattern

NEW! Caravan Appliqué and Quilt Sewing Pattern With the release of our Caravan appliqué and Quilt Sewing Pattern we're having a competition to see the best of the best Sew Sweet Pea caravans.We ...

Using Lite Steam a Seam 2 with Sweet Pea Essentials Applique mat

These two products are a match made in heaven ! BRAND NEW Sweet Pea Essentials Applique mat and Lite Steam a Seam 2. Lite Steam a Seam 2 is a double sided adhesive fusible webbing. It is pr...

Appliquehow to use applique mat blog

How to Use an Applique Mat

This appliqué mat will protect the surface of your iron and ironing board from that sticky fusible residue. Learn how to use our applique mat and other tools in this blog.

How to do a Raised Satin Stitch

There are a couple of key factors to getting a beautifully raised satin stitch from your sewing machine. The first key point is to ensure you have the correct foot attached. The underside of th...

Sewing TipsHow to Sew a Simple Double Border

How to Sew a Simple Double Border

The border of your embroidery project can make a huge different to the final look. Simple double borders can create a beautiful finish, so consider this tutorial when finishing off your next desig...

How to Store and Organise Fabric Scraps

In a room filled with neatly folded fabrics and colour coordinated threads you do not often give a second thought to off-cuts or scrap fabric. They're generally all shoved into a large pile o...