Jaycotts Sewing Blog: Sewing Tips, Machine Projects and Expert Guides

We are never too young or too old to learn something new. I started sewing at a very young age because my grandmother Annie Seddon was also passionate about sewing.When I trace my ancestry right back  to the 1700's my...

If you have never come across Simple Sew Patterns before then I urge you to visit their web site by clicking on the link HERE The patterns are amazing, they are modern,stylish and fresh and importantly they have been designed with care...

Tilly and the Buttons has some amazing patterns and I love them. I couldn't wait to try out Françoise. I also saw it as an opportunity to talk more about zips, in particular exposed zips.          ...

This weekend we're excited to be attending the Quilters Guild AGM and conference at the Venue Cymru theatre and conference centre in Llandudno. The event over the weekend of  15th - 18th April is for Quilters Guild members and features...

This is how to make some really easy patchwork cushion covers with zip backs.         The days seem much brighter  and I thought that my room needed a lift. I had some Tilda fabric scraps left over...