The quality of your sewing can be very dependent on the size, style and features of the needle you choose. If the wrong needle is used you may get skipped stitches, broken thread or puckers. When you’re choosing your needle you can refer to the below guide for ease – also keep in mind the […]
When sewing it is vitally important to have the correct sewing posture. Sitting improperly can cause back, neck and shoulder issues. We’ve put together a list of top tips to get your posture right when sewing – but please note this is not medical advice. Please see a health professional if you’re in pain. The […]
Knowing the different between sewing machine types and their uses can be a headache as there are many different types. Knowing what you want to achieve will help you decide what you require. Different types of machines serve their own purpose and each have a place in the sewing room depending on the projects you […]
Learning to sew is always an exciting time but it can be quite overwhelming to figure out all the things you need to know along the way. We thought we’d give you a helping hand by compiling our favourite tips for beginners sewers to make your life easier! Make sure you have the right tools […]
Sustainable sewing is better for yourself, better for the environment and produces better garments. We all know the world is in crisis, climate change is ever present and the ocean is engulfed in plastics. Fast fashion exploits third world countries and there’s a very high chance of your clothes being made in a sweatshop when […]
Christmas is well and truly on it’s way and we’re very much embracing the festive period with our 2020 Christmas Collection. We’ve chosen a variety of fabrics to suit a wide range of garments and styles – particularly those that suit matching outfits as seen above with our winter bears. Winter Bears Our Caboodle Exclusive […]
Sewing is a joy but everybody has an aspect of sewing they wish would be a little bit easier, whether it’s attaching cuffs, hemming, maintenance, and much more. We’re a big fan of a good sewing life hack so we’ve compiled this blog post with 10 of our favourites! If there’s a sewing tip we’ve […]
We get asked all the time for recommendations for fabrics for reusable goods. Here we will give you a quick guide to our different options so you can choose the fabric which is right for you. The most popular fabric right now for reusable products is bamboo terry towelling. Bamboo Terry Towelling Fabric is a […]
We all know that with any sewing project you will get left with scraps, and from an environmental perspective as well as a value for money perspective, it’s best to get as much use from your fabric as you can. With that in mind, we thought we’d share some of our favourite uses for scraps […]
At Caboodle Textiles we aim to ensure that every aspect of our activities is conducted in accordance with good environmental practices. We aim to reduce the amount of waste we create; by constantly reviewing operating practices and by sorting and recycling all the waste we produce during the packaging processes. Whilst we have an environmental […]
How To Attach Cuffs Sewing Tutorial Following on from our neckband tutorial, we thought it’d be useful to make a cuffs tutorial too. We have 2 examples here, one is made with jersey and on a relaxed cuff, the other on a teeny baby cuff with ribbing as some people find that easier. Many people […]
Sewing To Sell – A Guide To Starting A Sewing Business Recently in our Facebook group we’ve had lots of questions about turning a sewing hobby into a fully fledged business – there’s lots of things to consider and know about before embarking on that journey so we asked for the expertise of Ana from […]
