Find sewing tips and techniques in this roundup of articles.
Today we’re bringing you more tips and tricks from Kaylee, editor of AllFreeSewing.com! Pressing your fabric is an important part of sewing, but you’d be amazed at how many people often get it wrong. Kaylee will show you the techniques you’ll need to make your fabric pressing top-notch! Tips and Tricks Tuesday: How to Press […]
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, so this November we’re bringing it back to basics with these quick and easy quilting tips for beginners. While quilting is one of the most […]
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 […]
Today’s Tips and Tricks Tuesday is brought to you by Bobbie from A Vision to Remember! If you’re loving rag quilts as much as we are this season, she’s got the scoop on how to be sure you’re using the right fabric for the job. Tips and Tricks Tuesday: How to Choose Fabric for Rag […]
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, so this October we’re bringing it back to basics with these quick and easy quilting tips for beginners. While quilting is one of the most […]
Today’s guest blogger is Melissa Corry. You can follow her blog at happyquiltingmelissa.com! *Just a note before we start: We will be making a slightly modified Drunkard Path blocks as the “crust” section of the block is skinnier than your traditional Drunkard Path blocks. This way, our seams from the blocks will line directly up […]
Sewing is incredibly fun, and it feels amazing to create something beautiful on your own. Nothing is better than the still-strong hum of the machine I’ve had since I was thirteen years old. However, we’ve all had sewing machine problems—the dreaded broken needle or thread that won’t cooperate. Yearly cleanings and repairs at a specialty […]
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, bagginess, and unflattering silhouettes from store-bought, factory-sized clothing. (After all, you weren’t made in a factory; why should your clothes be?) If […]
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 budget? That’s why so many quilters turn to precut fabrics. Precuts are typically much more budget-friendly than buying individual […]
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 […]
