sewing linen

Learn how to stop linen fraying with zigzag, overlocked, French, flat-felled and bound seam finishes, plus how to choose the right method for each project.

Measure curtain width and drop, choose fullness, calculate fabric widths and convert the finished requirement into yards or metres with a worked example.

Learn how to change a sewing machine needle safely, when to replace it, and how the right needle helps prevent skipped stitches and fabric damage.

Should you wash linen before sewing? Learn how to prewash, dry, press and square linen fabric to control shrinkage before cutting.