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Sewing Know-How & Fabric Guide

Welcome to the Stoffkönigin's sewing know-how. Here you'll find helpful tips on fabrics, sewing and DIY projects.

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Haberdashery and Tools
Choosing Between Cotton and Polyester Thread
Cotton or polyester thread? Find the right sewing thread for clothing, bags and home decor – with tips on fabric, needles and everyday durability.1 October 20268 min read
Haberdashery and Tools
Sewing Machine Accessories That Really Help
Sewing machine accessories for every project: the needles, feet, bobbins and care tools that really help – for neat seams and happy sewing at home.27 September 20268 min read
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8 gifts for sewing lovers that they'll truly enjoy
8 gifts for sewing lovers that are practical and bring lasting joy: ideas for beginners and experienced makers, to suit every budget and project.20 September 20267 min read
Haberdashery and Tools
Sewing machine needle or jersey needle: which one is right?
Sewing machine needle or jersey needle: which needle suits jersey, sweatshirt fabric and ribbing, and how you can reliably avoid skipped stitches when sewing.15 September 20267 min read
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How to Choose the Right Left-Handed Dressmaking Shears
Left-handed dressmaking shears sit comfortably in your hand, cut fabric cleanly and make precise sewing projects noticeably easier with every cut.14 September 20267 min read
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Which needle for canvas when sewing bags and home decor?
Which needle for canvas? Find out which size, point and thread work well together for bags, home decor and hard-wearing seams.9 September 20267 min read
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Fabric scissors test: how to get clean cuts when sewing
A fabric scissors test shows what matters when cutting jersey, cotton and thick layers – with tips on choosing, caring for and handling them at home.1 September 20268 min read
Haberdashery and Tools
Threading your overlocker correctly made easy
Threading your overlocker correctly is easy with the right order, open thread paths and a quick test run at home.28 August 20268 min read
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Guide: Choosing the Right Interfacing for Garments
This guide to interfacing for garments helps you choose interfacing to suit your fabric, pattern and desired structure for beautiful sewing projects.9 August 20268 min read
Embroidery
How to choose the best stabilisers for embroidery
The best stabilisers for embroidery: how to find the right support for jersey, towelling, bags and delicate fabrics for crisp, clean designs that last.31 July 20268 min read
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Buying haberdashery online: what your project needs
Buy haberdashery online: find the right thread, needles, zips and fastenings for your sewing project – order directly, even in small quantities.28 July 20268 min read
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Which interfacing is really right for blouses?
Which interfacing for blouses? Here's how to choose the right interfacing for collars, cuffs and button bands, matched to your blouse's fabric and pattern.25 July 20267 min read