Welcome back to The Ultimate Thread Guide! We here at Seams and Scissors are pleased to bring you Part Two of our thread guide: Types of Thread Materials. Even more important than size is the material of the thread. The thread and fabric must work together to create a flawless, beautiful sewing project that is […]
Today we’re pleased to have Maureen Wilson from Made by Marzipan talk to us about how you quilt as you go! There’s been a growing interest in the Quilt-As-You-Go (QAYG) method, and for good reason! This technique allows you to stitch your batting to your fabric as you assemble the quilt block, meaning […]
It’s that time of year…again. Every year, people pack the stores in mid-June to start shopping for school supplies that they don’t even need until the fall. By the time the huge sales roll around in July, it seems as though everything has already been picked from and you’re left with the plain, boring things […]
With 98% of a female readership, we know that AllFreeSewing consists of quite a bit of clothing tutorials for women. While we love a good dress or purse, it can certainly be frustrating for our male site visitors to enjoy the selection. Today we’re presenting sewing ideas for men (in tops). This modest-in-size but mighty-in-material […]
After finishing a huge sewing project, it can be hard to force yourself to use craft room ideas to keep your space extra organized. Big projects can be exhausting and it can be tempting to pile things up and leave the organizing for later. Resist that urge! If you want to keep sewing and get […]
Today’s Seams and Scissors post is brought to you by designer Deby Coles from So Sew Easy. It’s that time of year when we’re all consumed with how to keep things cool – your drinks, our food, ourselves even. But all too soon summer will be over and before you know it winter will be […]
Don’t fear, the weekly roundup is here! This week, we have the top 10 projects from FaveQuilts and AllFreeSewing combined in one post. Therefore, no matter what kind of project you’re looking for, it’s probably right here in this list. You know it must be a pretty good pick, too, since so many other people […]
Welcome to the Ultimate Thread Guide, your one-stop resource for all things thread! Thread literally holds your sewing projects together, so it is important to make sure you pick the best type of thread for each project. This guide is essential for beginner sewists who are ready to start their first thread collection. If you […]
Despite the fabulous portrayal of dorms in pop culture we all know that for the most part, you’re living in a small closet during your time at college. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing; a small space is easy to maintain and forces you to keep less. However, people don’t always keep less. Watching an […]
If you’re ready to learn from the best, this new free eBook we have to offer is just for you. Straight from the company, How to Quilt like a Designer: Coast & Clark Quilting and Sewing Inspiration, has some of the best free patchwork projects for you to complete so that you can bring out the […]
