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.
We asked our Facebook fans what beginner sewists are most afraid to learn. Our fans shared what their biggest sewing fears were when they started. We weren’t surprised to find that most of our respondents seemed to be afraid of the same basic sewing techniques. To rid our fearful friends of these worrisome woes, we’ve […]
Hello! It’s Cassy Gobin from Pear Berry Lane blog. I’m excited to be stopping by to share my first tutorial here at Seams and Scissors. I love adding little bits of details on creations to give them a pop. I think adding a scalloped edge to hemlines is a great way to utilize some of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Many readers commented on the sewing problems post I wrote for the blog with questions and pet peeves about bobbins. A bobbin is the spool that holds your bottom thread, so it’s essential to have it working properly. Let’s explore some ways to troubleshoot issues and improve your sewing experience. Common Bobbin Problems Bobbin Keeps […]
If there’s one thing our readers can’t get enough of, it’s quilting hacks, tips, and tricks for beginners. You loved our list of 15 Quilting Hacks You Can’t Live Without from last year, so this October we’re bringing it back to basics with these quick and easy quilting tips for beginners. While quilting is one […]
Our post last year on life-changing sewing hacks was so popular with our readers that AllFreeSewing is bringing it back for round 2! Inspired by sewists like you, we’ve compiled some of the best sewing tips and tricks from our readers into one awesome list of brand new sewing hacks. From how to easily thread […]
This is part of a week-long series for National Sewing Month. Don’t forget to enter the Grand Prize Giveaway! A budget-wise sewist is a smart one! As we all know, fabric can be very expensive, and other sewing materials make this craft a heavy-hitter at the bank. When the holidays roll around and we’re sewing […]
This is part of a week-long Tips & Tricks series for National Sewing Month. Don’t forget to enter the Grand Prize Giveaway! We all need clothes that fit well in order to dress for success in our everyday lives. Thankfully, sewists can make clothes to fit their exact measurements. This eliminates the pulling, stretching, pinching, […]
This is part of a week-long series for National Sewing Month. Don’t forget to enter the Grand Prize Giveaway! Any quilter or sewing enthusiast knows that purchasing fabric can easily become very expensive. How many times have you found a gorgeous fabric that you’re dying to use, only to find that it’s sadly beyond your […]
