Find sewing tips and techniques in this roundup of articles.
Need a quick and simple tote for your next beach trip? Here is a full color photo tutorial of how to make a quick and simple tote bag for your goodies and supplies. Only in California! Am I Right? Recently in California, it became illegal, yes I said illegal for grocery stores to give you a […]
They’re some of the most disheartening events: the day you outgrow your favorite pair of jeans or lose a little weight and try to pull on a cherished shirt…only to find your arms are drowning in fabric! You don’t want to throw these items out, but you’re also not comfortable in them anymore. The awesome […]
This guest post by Sempstress Rochelle Freeman tells the tale of a hat her husband loved, and the journey to replicate it. Read Part 1 here. Welcome back. If you missed part one or part two, of the Win, Lose or Draw, Flat Cap Sewing Tutorial, check those out. A little reminder, there will […]
This guest post by Sempstress Rochelle Freeman tells the tale of a hat her husband loved, and the journey to replicate it. Read Part 1 here. In the last episode, I had hubby choose his best fitting flat cap from his collection. That cap happens to be a vintage wool cap from Edinburgh, […]
This guest post by Sempstress Rochelle Freeman tells the tale of a hat her husband loved, and the journey to replicate it. Stay tuned for part 2 on Thursday! Why a flat cap sewing pattern? Thirty-five years ago, when I started dating the man who was to become my husband, one of the things that […]
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 […]
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 Tips & Tricks series for National Sewing Month. Sewing is incredibly fun and it feels amazing to create something beautiful on your own. Nothing is better than the hum of the machine I’ve had since thirteen years old that is still going strong. But we’ve all had sewing machine […]
