Sewing/Stitching

A lot of people are a bit held back when it comes to stitching on a page, but once you do it a couple of times you'll see how effective it can be. the main thing to remember is to always mark out your pattern, even if it is just a straight line, in pencil first so that it is exactly where you want it and measured correctly. Then mark the holes before sewing with a paper piercer and the rest is simple. When sewing straight borders and patterns, a stitch marker is a great investment. They are inexpensive and give a nice neat & close stitched effect. Once you get more confident, try doodling on the page in pencil and then marking holes over your pattern for a stitched doodling effect. This is one of my favourite forms of embellishing and really gives your project a unique aspect. Have a go and see what you come up with.

Try setting your sewing machine onto the longest stitch length you have, then without your machine threaded, 'sew' a random pattern or line on your page...this leaves you perfectly spaced holes to hand sew if you prefer the thicker embroidery cottons.

Oh so cool You so need come and teach me a thing or two...lol. That is such a clever idea
Will definitly need to try that