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Every kind of sewing, for everyone.

Dressmaking, embroidery, cross stitch, quilting, mending and more: simple step-by-step guides for every age, plus researched verdicts on machines and supplies sold in the US.

Pick a craft

Hello, I'm Pinny! I poke through every pattern and product so you only get the best.

Pinny, a berry-red pincushion wearing a thimble hat and holding a magnifying glass

Pick your craft

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.

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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.

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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.

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

Mending

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

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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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Who can help you today?

Pinny

Learn to sew

I poke through every pattern and product so you only get the best.
– Pinny

Bobbin

Kit and supplies

I keep everything neatly wound and check each detail off.
– Bobbin

Dot

Pick the right one

I measure twice and point you to the right pick.
– Dot

New on SewSift

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Bag making: a beginner's guide

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Beading and sequins: a beginner's guide

Blackwork: a beginner's guide

Couching: a beginner's guide

Crewel embroidery: a beginner's guide

Cross stitch: a beginner's guide

Darning: a beginner's guide

Rag dolls: a beginner's guide

Dressmaking: a beginner's guide

Hand embroidery: a beginner's guide

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Specs, manuals, maker pages and owner reports, each with a checked date.

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