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.

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