Find sewing tips and techniques in this roundup of articles.
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 […]
We’ve all come to that point in our lives where we slip on our favorite pair of jeans, go to button them, but somehow, they shrunk. No, maybe we grew… You scream. Whether on the inside or the outside is dependent on your personality, but now you can’t wear those jeans that used to make […]
It’s Tips and Tricks Tuesday, and today Kaylee Pope will be sharing with us her favorite ways to re-upholster old or thrifted furniture for a fresh, new look! This is a great, inexpensive way to transform your entire living area into a completely different space. Read on, and get excited to put your DIY skills […]
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 […]
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 […]
Every September, AllFreeSewing joins Sewing.org and other sewists to celebrate National Sewing Month. For 2018 we had at least one new page to share each day. This year not only had brand new free patterns, tutorials, pages with tips, tricks, and techniques for sewing, and new collections, but we also did a few Facebook Live […]
We love beginner sewing tutorials! AllFreeSewing has been focusing on giving beginners everything they need to get started in the sewing world. That’s why we decided to compile a list of our favorites. With Sewing for Beginners: 10 Best Basic Sewing Tutorials, you will find tutorials for things like seaming and how to use a seam […]
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 […]
One of our favorite months here at AllFreeSewing is coming up: National Sewing Month 2017! For the month of September we will be posting all-new sewing projects to get you in the sewing spirit, as well as providing you with sewing tips and tricks and giveaways. Within this collection, we have rounded up our favorite […]
