In this collection of sewing and quilting techniques, find advice on everything from tips on how to sew binding on a quilt to discussions on sewing darts.
Buying fabric online isn’t as easy as it sounds. There are a lot of factors to take into consideration, like how it feels, how it drapes, and if it stretches, that are usually easier to tell in person. However, if you want to order fabric online (and who doesn’t love a little online shopping?) this […]
If you think you need a huge craft room filled to the brim with fabrics and fabric scissors to be a successful sewist, think again. As much as that might be the dream for just about anyone who considers sewing a hobby, in reality, you don’t need that many tools at all to get started […]
We’ve all been there: excited to start a new sewing project, ready to begin, only to get tripped up by the crucial step of threading the needle. If your eyesight isn’t great (like mine!), even seeing the needle and its eye can present a problem to begin with, but they’re so tiny that even those […]
Have you ever heard of Sashiko embroidery? It’s a beautiful technique that allows you to create very detailed patterns quickly and painlessly. You can see an example on the pillow below—the patterns are usually made up of differently-sized dashes. This How to Do Sashiko Embroidery tutorial from Cashmerette will show you how to achieve the […]
Internet at the speed of light Do an internet search for zipper pouch tutorials or zip pouch and you’ll get fast 2.8 million results in 0.6 seconds or less. Most of the search results have some form of the word “Easy” prior to the word zip (“zip,” the more efficient, British use of the word […]
Today’s Tips and Tricks Tuesday is by Hanne Vandersteen! She runs an amazing blog where she shares her sewing adventures, and today she’s going to talk to us about her experience on sewing with sequins (and how you can make the process a little easier for yourself!) For more of her posts, you can check […]
We’ve already brought you a post about different types of skirts, so for today’s Tips and Tricks Tuesday, we’ll be discussing some of the most common types of necklines in women’s clothing and how to tell them apart! Once you’ve found the one that you think will be most flattering to your figure, you can […]
It’s a new year, and that means a new Tips and Tricks Tuesday! Today’s guest post is by Laura Brooks from Sewing Makes Me Happy, and she’s here to tell us all about how to get our 2020 wardrobe ready for the new year. If you’ve wanted to learn how to upcycle some of your […]
The proper tools are so important for success in sewing. There are many different kinds of scissors to use for specific materials, from fabric to thread to paper (and more). This can not only be confusing, but you can also ruin a pair by using them incorrectly. Let’s talk about a few types of scissors […]
Happy Tuesday, sewists! Today we have another Tips and Tricks Tuesday brought to you by Kaylee Pope, editor of AllFreeSewing.com. It’s one thing to just thread your needle or machine and start stitching, but how can you tell if you’re using the right thread for your fabric? Kaylee has the scoop! Whether you’re just learning […]
