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Tips and Techniques

Find sewing tips and techniques in this roundup of articles.

The Ultimate Thread Guide Part Two: Types of Thread Materials.

August 16, 2014 by AllFreeSewing 2 Comments

The Ultimate Thread Guide Part 2: Types of Thread Material

Welcome back to The Ultimate Thread Guide! We here at Seams and Scissors are pleased to bring you Part Two of our thread guide: Types of Thread Materials. Even more important than size is the material of the thread. The thread and fabric must work together to create a flawless, beautiful sewing project that is […]

Filed Under: Tips and Techniques Tagged With: AllFreeSewing, Beginner, Kristen Auletto, Sewing Clothes, Tips and Techniques

Sewing Tips and Tricks Tuesday: Roll or fold your fabric stash.

August 12, 2014 by AllFreeSewing 25 Comments

After finishing a huge sewing project, it can be hard to force yourself to use craft room ideas to keep your space extra organized. Big projects can be exhausting and it can be tempting to pile things up and leave the organizing for later. Resist that urge! If you want to keep sewing and get […]

Filed Under: Tips and Techniques Tagged With: AllFreeSewing, Kaylee Pope, organization, Sewing Tips and Tricks Tuesday, Tips and Techniques

The Ultimate Thread Guide Part One: How to Measure Thread Size

August 9, 2014 by AllFreeSewing 8 Comments

Welcome to the Ultimate Thread Guide, your one-stop resource for all things thread! Thread literally holds your sewing projects together, so it is  important to make sure you pick the best type of thread for each project. This guide is essential for beginner sewists who are ready to start their first thread collection. If you […]

Filed Under: All Posts, Tips and Techniques Tagged With: Advice, AllFreeSewing, Kristen Auletto, Tips and Techniques

Sewing Tips and Tricks Tuesday: Make last year’s clothes new!

August 5, 2014 by AllFreeSewing 1 Comment

It is time (or almost time for some) to go back to school and that means it is time to do some back to school shopping. Your kids are going to want some brand new duds for this school year. Picking out that first day of school outfit was probably my favorite part of elementary […]

Filed Under: Tips and Techniques Tagged With: AllFreeSewing, Back to School, For Kids, Sewing Tips and Tricks Tuesday, Tips and Techniques

Mending & Refashion Tutorials: 10 Incredibly Helpful Fashion Fixes

August 2, 2014 by Seams and Scissors Leave a Comment

Don’t you hate when the shirt you absolutely love is too small? Or your favorite pair of jeans finally give way to a hole? Fret not! Those fashion woes can be cured with these tailoring tips and refashion tutorials! Take a look at these finds to get the low down on how to refashion clothes […]

Filed Under: Clothing Tagged With: Advice, Anne Rosean, Refashion/Upcycle, Tips and Techniques

Sewing Tips and Tricks Tuesday: Thrift to Find Cheap Fabric!

July 29, 2014 by AllFreeSewing 9 Comments

Sewing can be a very expensive hobby. Fabric, thread, machine maintenance, and other supplies quickly add up to cost a pretty penny. This is why budget friendly projects and cheap sewing ideas are so popular. It can be hard to decide to spend a lot of money on a project that you do not have […]

Filed Under: Tips and Techniques Tagged With: AllFreeSewing, Budget Friendly, Kaylee Pope, Sewing Tips and Tricks Tuesday, Tips and Techniques

How to Thread a Needle By Hand

July 25, 2014 by Seams and Scissors 6 Comments

OK, you’ve stumbled across this sewing blog and are intrigued. It could be the amazing quilting roundups, the tips and tricks, or the colors, but something holds your attention. “Maybe I should start sewing,” you think. As fun as it sounds, purchasing a sewing machine is a heavy investment to make on a whim. To […]

Filed Under: Full Tutorials Tagged With: Advice, Anne Rosean, Beginner, Full Tutorial, Tips and Techniques

5 Tools Every Quilter Must Have

July 11, 2014 by Seams and Scissors 3 Comments

If you’re entering the brave new world of quilting, you might need a few new gadgets for your workroom. Before we get into the nitty gritty, you should know that quilting is an up-and-coming area of sewing. But why? Quilting is an excellent way for a beginner seamstress to hone her quilting skills. The majority […]

Filed Under: Quilting Tagged With: Advice, Beginner, FaveQuilts, Tips and Techniques, Zoe Silverman

Luxurious Looking Fabrics and Their Pros and Cons

July 9, 2014 by Seams and Scissors 4 Comments

5 Luxurious Looking Fabrics and Their Pros and Cons (from an editor’s point of view) If you’ve been sewing for a while, you understand the feeling when you walk into a fabric store and spot a beautiful textile. If you’re new to the game, you’ll soon understand this. The excitement of imagining how gorgeous your […]

Filed Under: Tips and Techniques Tagged With: Advice, Anne Rosean, Beginner, Tips and Techniques

Sewing Tips and Tricks Tuesday: You’re Only as Good as Your Equipment!

July 8, 2014 by AllFreeSewing Leave a Comment

Whether you are quilting, hand sewing, or creating some fab new wardrobe pieces, being a successful seamstress has a lot in common with being a fantastic cook. While you might be insanely talented, your work is often only as good as your ingredients or, in sewing, your equipment. Just like a poorly maintained oven can […]

Filed Under: Tips and Techniques Tagged With: AllFreeSewing, Kaylee Pope, Sewing Tips and Tricks Tuesday, Tips and Techniques

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