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What Needle Should I Use For A Sewing Machine?

If your sewing machine needles are letting you down, it's time to find the exact needle size and type to suit your latest project. Although the wide range of sewing machine needle variations out there is nothing new to the experienced stitcher, many machine

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10 Best-Selling Haberdashery Essentials You Need To Own

Any knowledgeable knitter or sewing obsessive appreciates the importance of certain haberdashery essentials. We guess that you've already stocked up on the right pins, needles and crochet hooks, but if you need a little more help, take a look at Ajanta's Haberdashery

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What Is A Test Swatch & Do I Need To Make One?

A "swatch" is a term that's deeply woven into needlework terminology, but one that's not immediately obvious to the novice knitter. Whether you're struggling to master the art of knitting a swatch or simply not sure why you would need one in the first place,

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Top 10 Warmest Winter Knitting Patterns For 2022

When the winter set in, every crafter needs some cold weather knitting inspiration for warmth both inside and out. Autumn and winter fashion is always dominated by those classic cable knit styles, thick yarns, Nordic patterns and cosy accessories.

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10 Fun Homemade Halloween Costume Ideas

If you are planning on dressing up for Halloween, why not save some money and make your next Halloween outfit. Here at Ajanta Studios, we stock a wide range of brilliant costume sewing patterns. From superhero costumes to historical pieces, our range of fancy

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Best Sewing Patterns for Summer 2021

With summer right around the corner, now is a great time to get sewing some fabulous new outfits. We stock a range of amazing sewing patterns that are ideal for summer and in this blog post we share some of our favourites that are suitable for beginners as

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