Sewing & Fabric Inspiration

Sewing tips, fabric guides and dressmaking inspiration from Truro Fabrics. Discover fabric and fibre know-how, sewing patterns, seasonal crafts and interiors advice to help you choose the right materials, sew with confidence and plan your next project.

Stock your stash this black friday

Stock Your Stash (and Actually Sew It): A Black Friday Plan for Dressmakers

Plan your fabric shopping this Black Friday sale with our Stock your Stash guide. Buy fabrics you will actually sew and love to wear. ...

Jade Mulholland
5 Trousers including bloomers, barrel leg, relaxed drawstring, all perfect for your first sewing project.

Beginner Trouser Sewing Patterns: The Best Patterns to Sew Your First Pair

Looking for beginner trouser sewing patterns? Discover 5 easy, zip-free designs with fabric tips and expert advice, from Truro Fabrics. ...

Jade Mulholland
A top down image of felt Christmas decorations , featuring a strawberry, gummy bear, fried egg, pickle, heart, pretzel, mushroom and goose.

How to Create Novelty Christmas Felt Decorations

Learn how to make quirky felt Christmas decorations! Learn how to blanket stitch, choose the right colours and embellishments. ...

Siobhan Eardley
Jewel Beetle, Little Greene paint

What interiors trends look like this autumn

It's time to get your room ready for the early evenings and the crisp temperatures. Image from Little Greene Paint Table of content Your guide...

Sarah Millbank
5 sewing patterns for autumn winter makes: a cosy fleece, a canvas gilet, denim barrel leg jeans and a long sleeve t-shirt.

Autumn Winter Sewing Patterns: 5 Cosy Makes Worth Starting Now

The evenings are drawing in and it's time to sew something warm. We've picked five autumn winter sewing patterns we'd make on repeat: a reversible...

Jade Mulholland
Stacked rolls of deadstock fabrics in different colours and textures, including cottons and linens.

What Is Deadstock Fabric?

What is deadstock fabric? Learn where surplus fabrics come from, why they’re loved by sewists, and how buying deadstock gives fabrics a second life. ...

Jade Mulholland
Close up shot of bright red stretch jersey fabric for sewing swimwear.

How to Make Your Own Swimwear

Learn how to sew swimwear with tips on fabrics, stretch, elastic, needles and stitches plus troubleshooting advice for confident handmade swimsuits. ...

Jade Mulholland
Close up image of a brightly coloured floral cotton jersey knit fabric.

How to Sew Jersey Fabric: A Beginner's Guide to Sewing Stretch Fabrics

Learn how to sew jersey fabric with confidence. Discover the best needles, stitches, stretch tips and troubleshooting advice for perfect results. ...

Jade Mulholland
Close up of a sewing machine needle.

5 Tips for Choosing the Right Sewing Machine Needle

Learn how to choose the right sewing machine needle for every fabric with our expert guide to needle types, sizes, common mistakes and sewing tips....

Jade Mulholland
Bolt of beautiful viscose rayon fabric perfect for summer dressmaking, with a folk style print in blue and beige.

Viscose Fabric: What is it and how is it made?

Discover what viscose fabric is, how it's made, its dressmaking benefits, and whether it's a sustainable choice for your sewing projects. ...

Jade Mulholland