Sew What's Happening At Coles?

Sewing with delicate fabrics like silk, chiffon, and other fine materials may initially seem intimidating. These fabrics are often slippery, fragile, and prone to fraying and other damage if not handled correctly. However, with the right techniques and tools, sewing these beautiful fabrics can be a satisfying and successful endeavour. Whether you’re looking to create elegant evening wear, airy summer dresses, or luxurious accessories, this article will guide you through the essentials of working with these beautiful materials.

Getting to grips with your sewing machine is a worthwhile endeavour that lets you create beautiful quilts, garments and other crafts. However, sewing machines - just like most other pieces of hardware - can throw up problems from time to time. Whether you’re struggling with thread bunching in your machine or you’re hearing new, strange noises, it’s important to understand what these issues are and how to address them. So, in this article, we’ll take a look at some of the most common sewing machine problems to create a useful sewing machine repair guide.

Learn how to use a Husqvarna Viking sewing machine in this article that provides useful resources that you can use to get the most out of your sewing machine.

Find out more about sustainable sewing with Husqvarna Viking's Tribute 150C sewing machine. This eco-friendly machine promises to revolutionise at-home sustainable sewing, offering enthusiasts a more ethical choice without compromising on quality or functionality. Let’s explore how you can stitch and save the planet!

This week we have a guest post from one of our favourite indie patten designers, Fiona Hesford of Sewgirl. Her patterns are hugely popular at Coles, if you're a fan of beautiful clothes that are straightforward to sew and comfortable to wear then take a look at Fiona's fantastic range!

The right sewing machine needle can elevate your project from good to great! Find out more about choosing and changing your needle in this week's blog post.

Rose takes a look at the Husqvarna Viking premium range of scissors.

We celebrated our 27th anniversary on 1st June! Coles Sewing Centre has changes a lot in the last 27 years, but you've always been able to rely on us for all your sewing needs.

This week Rose tells us how learning to sew with Coles Sewing Centre couldn't be easier, and with classes both in store and online there's something to suit everyone.