Those Who Like to Sew LOVE Gifts Related to Sewing! Check out these Gift Ideas For a Seamstress! For those of us who like to sew, thoughtful sewing … [Read More...]
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6 Helpful Tips for Successful Pattern Piece Layout
After you have pre-washed your fabric and notions, made size adjustments on pattern pieces if needed, you are ready for pattern piece layout. (This … [Read More...]
SEWING BASICS
All-Purpose Sewing Thread-Best Thread Choice for Beginners
All-Purpose Sewing Thread is a great choice for Beginners. When you are learning to sew and just starting on your sewing adventures, keep things … [Read More...]
How to Set Up a Sewing Machine-For Beginners
Congratulations! You just got a machine, and you're excited to get sewing BUT....where do you start? Learn HOW to Set Up your Sewing … [Read More...]
Understand and Read a Sewing Pattern Envelope
Understanding & Reading a Sewing Pattern Envelope Once you've reviewed all the Beginner Sewing Basics, you are ready for understanding & … [Read More...]
How To Understand and Find Grain Lines on Fabric
Understand and Find 3 Different Grain Lines on Woven Fabric Cotton woven fabrics are one of the easiest fabrics for a beginner to learn to sew with … [Read More...]
SEWING TUTORIALS
Decorate Nap Towel for Kindergarten
Decorate a Nap Towel for Kindergarten with Appliqué Congratulations, you have a little one who is off to school! Do you have a Nap Towel for … [Read More...]
Make & Sew Fabric Garland
Make & Sew Your Own Scrap Fabric Garland This Fabric Garland is a fun and unique way to decorate for any purpose or holiday! Fabrics come in … [Read More...]
Sewing A Fashionable Cotton Fabric Face Mask
Sewing A Fabric Face Mask This particular post came about when I started sewing fabric face masks and donating them locally to people who needed … [Read More...]
Make and Sew a Fabric Gift Bag
Make and Sew a Fabric Gift Bag- PERFECT for Gift Cards! Give that special 'handmade' touch to your gifts; Make and Sew a Fabric Gift Bag! This … [Read More...]
SEWING TIPS AND HOW-TO’S
6 Helpful Tips for Successful Pattern Piece Layout
After you have pre-washed your fabric and notions, made size adjustments on pattern pieces if needed, you are ready for pattern piece layout. (This article is referring to a store bought pattern.) TIPS for Successful Pattern Piece Layout Tip #1. Use a cutting board or mat to lay your fabric on. The ruler guides help […]
Beginner Tutorial for Easy to Sew Quilted Reversible Placemats with CORNERS
A Beginner Tutorial for Quilted Reversible Placemats with 90-degree Angled Corners The title alone MAY sound complicated and confusing for a beginner seamstress but if you have practiced some basic sewing skills, I’m confident you CAN make these Easy to Sew Quilted Reversible Placemats with Right Angle Corners! FIRST STEP… Follow this Easy Sew Placemats […]
Sew a Right Angle Corner with Sewing Machine
Learn How to Sew a Right Angle Corner with the sewing machine. There are many sewing projects that require sewing corners, so now is a good time to learn this technique before you get to those projects! Learn How to Sew a 90-degree Right Angle Corner The Right Angle Corner is an intersection of two […]
Ideas on WHERE you can Create a Small Sewing Space
Ideas of Places Where You can Create a Small Functional Sewing Space Hello! You’d like to learn how to sew and wonder where you can set up your sewing machine and other sewing supplies but do NOT have an actual dedicated sewing room, I’ll give you some ideas and tips to help you create […]