Have you always wanted to learn to sew? If you are looking for sewing tutorials and free sewing patterns, you are in luck. Sewing can be very fulfilling. You can sew new projects and gifts, you can alter clothing that doesn’t fit right, make blankets and quilts... It doesn’t have to be hard, it just […]
21 December 2021∙6 minutes reading time
So you've decided to take your sewing skills from a beginner level to sewing your own fashion projects? Well, if you need a little help on the details of where to start, Superprof is here to help! Before looking at any design or sewing courses, you should think about the type of course you want, […]
23 October 2021∙6 minutes reading time
There is simply no way around it: for humans, clothing is essential. So is looking decent – not that your Superprof is deeply concerned about appearances but, in these times so dominated by social media influencers, looking shabby is looked down on. The idiom The clothes make the man has never been truer! Doesn’t that make […]
23 December 2019∙7 minutes reading time
“Curiosity about life in all of its aspects, I think, is still the secret of great creative people.” - Leo Burnett There are hundreds of thousands of blogs dedicated to DIY and arts and crafts. They’re very popular amongst 30-somethings looking to make their houses a home with handicrafts and embroidery. These blogs can help […]
28 November 2019∙6 minutes reading time
Sewing has many branches: traditional hand sewing, interior design, fashion sewing/tailoring, quilting and crafting. Above all, sewing is a useful skill that is worth learning for practicality as well as enjoyment.
Many people find sewing too difficult or rely on finding someone else to sew for them. With sewing classes from a private tutor you will be able to master sewing in no time at all. Learn to love your needle and thread with sewing lessons either at home or online.
“I think art is the only political power, the only revolutionary power, the only evolutionary power, the only power to free humankind form all repression.” - Joseph Beuys Arts and crafts are making a comeback in the digital age thanks to social media like Pinterest and Instagram. Knitting, sewing, interior design, etc. are all manual activities […]
28 November 2019∙7 minutes reading time
“I think art is the only political power, the only revolutionary power, the only evolutionary power, the only power to free humankind form all repression.” - Joseph Beuys Embroidery, knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, etc., arts and crafts are becoming more popular with the younger generation. It’s the end of tired clichés. Year on year, the number […]
28 June 2019∙6 minutes reading time
“Creativity is piercing the mundane to find the marvellous.” - Bill Moyers Studies have shown that knitting and crochet reduce the risk of cognitive impairment in later life. Knitters have healthier brains and better memories than those who don’t knit or crochet. But you don’t need to be 75 to start knitting or crocheting. Making […]
28 June 2019∙6 minutes reading time
“Fashions fade, style is eternal” - Yves Saint Laurent How many Brits does it take to change a lightbulb? This isn't a joke... It might surprise you to learn that fewer and fewer brits are actually capable of sewing on a button and other basic household tasks like replacing a fuse! However, stitching on a […]
25 May 2018∙7 minutes reading time
"Really I don't dislike to cook, but what you cook is eaten so quickly. When you sew, you have something that will last to show for your efforts." Elizabeth Travis Johnson Just like picking up your granny's cooking tips, what could be more beneficial and motivational for a beginner than learning to sew from an […]
22 March 2018∙8 minutes reading time
As a beginner seamstress (or beginner tailor), getting all the accessories you need to learn how to sew requires money and method. Making a “shopping list” to buy the necessary accessories for your sewing box is not easy when you have just taken your first sewing lesson. All the new information can be overwhelming, especially since […]
22 March 2018∙8 minutes reading time
What is a zig zag stitch? How does it compare to a blind stitch, a slip stitch, a backstitch or any other kind of stitching? In this article, we would like to clear the air – give you the straight stitch, as it were, all about needlework and topics related to the notion of sewing. […]
22 March 2018∙9 minutes reading time
What sewing enthusiast hasn’t stood in awe in front of a 13th-century embroidered cope or richly-decorated Chinese court dress? Who hasn’t stared at the elaborate designs of 18th-century coats and admired the needlework? Not everyone who learns how to sew is interested in learning to embroider. Some are daunted by the variety of stitches while […]
27 February 2018∙7 minutes reading time
“The seamstress’s needle pecks like a fastidious chicken.” - Jules Renard With the progress of industrialisation, sewing machines have replaced human hands at the needle for over a century - and now robotics are making ever greater progress. Though the young, soon-to-be saint Joan of Arc would spin thread as she watched her flock of […]
22 February 2018∙7 minutes reading time
Would you like to save money while also making your own unique style?
Learning to sew is both practical and an interesting way to express your creativity. Anyone can learn to sew!
It’s never too late to learn; as long as your hands can hold a needle and thread, you can learn to sew.
Now you’re ready to learn how to sew!
