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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 the best sewing tools for beginners
The best sewing tools for beginners: which tools genuinely help, what will do to begin with and how to make your first sewing project a neat success – without buying the wrong things.24 July 20268 min read
Jersey and Sweatshirt Fabric
Which needle for jersey? How to keep your seams looking lovely
Which needle suits jersey? Find out when to use a jersey, stretch or twin needle, and how to keep the knit loops intact while you sew.20 July 20267 min read
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7 Sewing Tools for Beginners That Really Help
These 7 sewing tools for beginners make cutting, pinning and sewing easier. Find out what you really need and what can wait for now.17 July 20268 min read
Haberdashery and Tools
Choosing Interfacing for Collars Made Easy
Choosing interfacing for collars: which weight, type and handle work best? Here's how to sew a beautiful collar on blouses, shirts and dresses.2 July 20268 min read
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Finding the Best Fabric Scissors for Beginners
Finding the best fabric scissors for beginners: what matters when it comes to length, grip, weight and blades – plus tips for clean cuts.30 June 20268 min read
Sewing Techniques
How to Attach Press Studs Properly When Sewing
How to attach press studs properly when sewing: choose the right materials, tools and position, and avoid tearing, wonky studs and frustration.26 June 20269 min read
Haberdashery and Tools
A Guide to Sewing Machine Needles for Different Fabrics
A guide to sewing machine needles for different fabrics: how to choose needle size and point for jersey, cotton, denim, softshell and more.25 June 20268 min read
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Which needle is really right for denim?
The right needle for denim depends on fabric weight, thread and project. Here's how to avoid skipped stitches, thread breaks and crooked seams.21 June 20268 min read
Haberdashery and Tools
Which thread is really right for your overlocker?
Which thread is right for your overlocker? How to choose thread weight, fibre and quality to suit jersey, sweatshirt fabric, softshell and more.19 June 20269 min read
Bag Making
Which interfacing is right for a bag base?
Which interfacing suits a bag base? Here's how to choose fleece, foam or Decovil to match your fabric, the type of bag and the level of structure you want.18 June 20269 min read
Embroidery
Buying embroidery supplies - what you really need
Buying embroidery supplies made easy: which materials are really worth it, what matters for quality and how to choose the right ones for your project.14 June 20268 min read
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Buying sewing supplies: what you really need
Buying sewing supplies made easy: find out which basics are worth having, what to look for in quality and what your sewing project really needs.13 June 20268 min read