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Hi Reader, I've just created something new and while it might not be for you, you might know someone who needs it. The Straight Stitch Starter Pack is a printable guide I'm creating for brand-new sewists who are struggling to get their machine to cooperate. They've bought a machine, watched a few YouTube videos, and now they're convinced they're doing everything wrong because their stitches look nothing like the ones in the tutorials. Spoiler: Many of those tutorials are typically filmed on industrial machines. It's like comparing an F1 car to a family hatchback—totally different beasts! Here's what's really going on: Most beginners aren't failing because they lack talent. They're missing the fundamentals that make domestic machines feel calm and controllable:
That's what the Straight Stitch Starter Pack teaches—plus a sweet little pin cushion project so they finish with something they're genuinely proud of. If you know someone who:
...this might be exactly what they need. Pre-Sale Price: Just £7 (goes up after 6 December) Right now, the pack is available at the pre-sale price of £7. After delivery on 6 December, the price goes up. Pre-orders also get four free bonuses: If this sounds suitable for someone you know, please pass this along or share the link www.sewingteacher.co.uk/starter-pack And if that someone is you, no judgment! We all start somewhere, and there's no shame in going back to basics when you want rock-solid foundations. Happy sewing, Vee P.S. Delivery is 6 December—perfect as a Christmas gift for someone who wants to start a new hobby before the new year. |
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