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 them at the beginning of our world health pandemic. (You know what I’m talking about 😷 ) UPDATE March 2024— There are still people who choose to wear face masks […]
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 Machine Hello beginners, time to learn how to set up your sewing machine and spend time learning the basics of a sewing machine while practicing with scrap fabric. After you get familiar […]
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 & Reading a Sewing Pattern Envelope. There is nothing more exciting than getting your first pattern or any pajama sewing pattern; but looking at the front OR back of a pattern envelope may cause some […]
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 because of the fabric’s stability when pinning, cutting and stitching. There are 3 different Grain Lines on Fabric to learn about. What are Grain Lines of Fabric? Woven […]
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 […]
Best Brand Sewing Shears for Beginners
Since you are a beginner just learning to sew, you are right to get information about what are the Best Brand Sewing Shears for Beginners. I have news for you: There are several name brand sewing scissors that could rate as ‘best brand sewing shears’. (See my choices below…..) F.A.Q– What is the difference between […]
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 TUTORIAL shows you how to make a GIFT CARD sized bag! (You can make any size bag you’d like just by changing the dimensions and then continue to […]
Sewing Situations You’ll Wish You Had A Seam Ripper Alternative
Having multiple layers of thread to ‘rip’ thru calls for a Seam Ripper Alternative Have you tried using a seam ripper to cut reinforced threads but the seam ripper tip is actually too thick to get under the threads? I have experienced this and it is FRUSTRATING! To eliminate your frustration, it is VERY HELPFUL […]
Tips For Buying A Simple Sewing Machine for Beginners
Tips for Buying Simple Sewing Machines You’ve decided you are ready to learn to sew; Read these tips for buying a simple sewing machine for beginners. What is a Simple Sewing Machine? In my opinion, SIMPLE means when you look at the sewing machine , you don’t get overwhelmed by what you see. Simplicity also […]
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