Sewing Machine Thread Tension Adjustment Tips What tension number should my sewing machine be on? Sewing Machine Tension Knob You can see in the image below that this Sewing Machine Tension Knob is at the top of this machine. Your machine could have the tension dial in about the same place OR possibly on the […]
How to Make a T-shirt Quilt with Borders
T-Shirt Quilt with Borders Sewing a t-shirt quilt is such a fun way to keep past memories close to you! This tutorial will show you how to make a t-shirt quilt with borders. You can add borders just around the outside edge of the main t-shirt quilt or you can add borders around each t-shirt […]
Unique Sewing Themed Gift Ideas
Unique Sewing Themed Gift Ideas Looking for gifts for a person who is just beginning to sew or one who LOVES sewing can be challenging. My suggestion is Unique Sewing Themed Gift Ideas for a Seamstress. What do I mean by UNIQUE? I did some searching on Amazon and found quite a few useful and […]
Woven Elastic for Sewing
Woven Elastics for your Sewing Projects When you follow pattern directions for the sewing project you are making, often the specifics about buying woven elastic for sewing are the length and width. For most of my sewing years I’ve followed the pattern specifics for the elastic, and just recently I learned that are different types […]
Knit Elastic: The All-Purpose Elastic for Simple Sewing
Knit Elastic used in Sewing Elastic is awesome! Knit elastic helps to create stretchy-relaxed comfortable waistbands, fitted sleeves or leg cuffs; use in casings or apply directly to fabric. Elastic is mostly functional but you can also find elastics that are used for function AND decorative style! I have been sewing for MANY years and […]
Curved Seam Allowances-Clip OR Notch?
Clipping and Notching Curved Seam Allowances You just finished sewing a project with Curved Seam Allowances, pressed and turned them right sides out….BUT seams aren’t laying smooth and flat, what do you do? Clip or Notch, that is the question! Why should you clip/notch a curved seam? To reduce bulk or give fabric edge a […]
‘Out of the Box’ Ideas for Sewing Themed Gifts
Sewing Themed Gifts for people who LOVE to Sew! Welcome to Amy’s suggestions for Sewing Themed Gifts! It’s always easier to shop for someone that has certain likes or hobbies, this page will show you ideas that any Seamstress, Quilter or Tailor would LOVE to receive! Designs on each of these gift ideas have been […]
Sew A Handmade Tooth Fairy Pillow
Sew A Handmade Tooth Fairy Pillow After several years of searching for a lost tooth under the pillow all while trying NOT to wake my child, I found a much better way to do this ‘tooth fairy’ job and decided to Sew A Handmade Tooth Fairy Pillow! My mom had given me a sewing project […]
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