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Pinny, the SewSift pincushion

Whatever you like to stitch, there's a place for you here!
– Pinny

SewSift's mascots Pinny the pincushion, Bobbin the thread spool and Dot the button, with a sewing machine, tape measure and dress form

Sewing and dressmaking

Stitches, seams, hems and shaping: the skills behind every make, plus making your own clothes.

10 crafts Pinny, Dot and Bobbin in front of an embroidery hoop stitched with flowers

Embroidery and needlework

Decorate fabric with thread: hand embroidery, cross stitch, needlepoint, sashiko and more.

13 crafts Dot, Bobbin and Pinny peeping over a colourful patchwork quilt

Quilting and patchwork

Piece fabric into patterns, then stitch the layers into a cosy quilt.

5 crafts Dot, Bobbin and Pinny with ribbons, beads, sequins and a magnifying glass

Decorative work

Smocking, ribbon embroidery, beads and sequins, couching and shirring.

5 crafts Dot, Bobbin and Pinny with cushions, a soft toy bunny and a drawstring bag

Home makes

Curtains and cushions, upholstery, soft toys, bags, dolls and costumes.

5 crafts Dot, Bobbin and Pinny beside patched jeans and a sock on a darning mushroom

Mending

Darning, visible mending and patching: make clothes last longer.

3 crafts Dot, Bobbin and Pinny with lace, tatting, a felt heart and balls of yarn

Related crafts

Lacemaking, tatting, felt craft and rag rugs.

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