Surge's Sewing Blog!

Learn the different types of knit fabrics for apparel sewing. Discover stretch levels, fabric uses, and how to choose the best knit for your next project. This post will cover the basics that beginners need to know.

Being a Fableism stockist gives Surge, and therefore our customers, access to some truly lovely fabric. Fableism wovens are some...

As our Season of Growth Sew Along comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting on what this time meant to me and the projects that came out of it. Sewing has always been more than just making clothes.

A New Year, A Season of Growth There’s something about the start of a new year that always feels like...

There are some wonderful free swim sewing patterns available on the web, and we here at Surge have rounded them...

Fabric sourcing, when you have a pretty specific idea in your head, is much like finding a needle in a...

One of my all time favorite garments to make are t-shirts! I find them so gratifying to make as they...

March 20th is the first official day of Spring and we thought, it might be fun to kick off the...

The best fabrics for sewing leggings, depending on how much compression you would like.

There are so many beautiful stretch laces in the world, how do you choose the right pattern? We are rounding...

Every so often, Surge has the chance to bring in designer deadstock fabric. We are able to offer these special...

Summer is here friends! And, I for one, am enjoying the heat, even if it comes with high humidity here...

Find all the best spring dress sewing patterns!

Cotton double gauze is a versatile fabric that can be used for home decor as well as apparel. You may...

Spring is approaching the Northern Hemisphere, and we are all turning our minds to warm weather sewing. Take the guesswork...

This week we are introducing a new rib knit to the shop, but it isn't just any 'ol rib knit....

I am SO excited to share a brand new fabric line with you all today, our new Cupro Double Knit!...

Making a coat can seem like a daunting task— but they come together like any project— one step at a...

We have just released a fun new seasonal Wide Rib Knit fabric to the shop! I have been seeing similar...

With the release of a beautiful new range of Jacquard Knits, we wanted to take a moment to highlight this fabric...