Novella Mansion Insights
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The sewing journal
Novella Mansion Insights
Guides on sewing tools, techniques and caring for your kit.
Easy Sewing Repairs and Alterations Anyone Can Do
Save money and your favourite clothes
A few basic sewing skills let you repair and alter clothes at home instead of throwing them away ...
How to Care for Your Sewing Tools So They Last
Care makes good tools last
Quality sewing tools are an investment — and with a little care they'll stay sharp, smooth, and reliable for...
A Guide to Pins, Needles, and Sewing Notions
The small tools that matter
Beyond scissors and a machine, sewing relies on lots of small tools called notions. The right ones make eve...
Fabric Clips vs Pins: Which Should You Use?
Clips and pins do the same basic job — holding fabric together before it is stitched — but they suit very different materials. Knowing ...
Essential Sewing Tools Every Beginner Needs
Start sewing with the right tools
Sewing is a wonderfully useful skill — and you only need a few key tools to begin. Here are the essen...