Even if you just sew for personal use or you also accept sewing projects from friends and acquaintances for some extra earning, your best friend aside from your sewing machine and supplies is your sewing area. Hence, you’d want a sewing space that is both comfortable and efficient. That being … Continue reading
In a previous article, we talked about some easy techniques to choose your quilt colors & fabric so now, it’s time we learn how to choose the threads to go with the fabric. Easy Techniques To Choose Your Quilt Colors Read on to learn how to choose your quilting threads … Continue reading
Every family deserves the best sewing machine. If you pick the right one it will last you for years, perhaps decades! Everyone wants to avoid the expensive trip to the repair shop if your sewing machine turns out to be unreliable. It’s very important to choose the right brand with … Continue reading
I was fortunate, learning to sew at school – it was one of the few lessons I took to but that’s a rather long time ago now. The course “40 Techniques every sewer should know” on Bluprint is great!! Divided into seven sections covering: Pressing, Stitching, Curves and Corners, Interfacing … Continue reading
In the last couple of years, sewing is getting new and enthusiastic interest from kids and teens, so much so that starting a sewing classes business is becoming a cool idea! We’ve written a lot before sewing for profit, sewing and selling and how to transform your sewing passion into something profitable. … Continue reading
I dare say that the dress you are planning to sew for your next project is dictated by a fashion trend, which influences the way we look more than any of us can even start to imagine. Any fashion trend reflects the society we live in, as it is inspired … Continue reading
My family and I traveled to Switzerland for, among other things, a visit to the Bernina sewing machine factory in Steckborn where we were able to take the full factory tour. I’d like to share this wonderful experience with you all. The Bernina factory lies on the shores of Lake … Continue reading
This is a review of an audiobook aimed at sewing for teens called Sewing: the Ultimate Guide to Mastering Sewing for Beginners in 30 Minutes or Less by Jessica Pickens. My name is Samantha (Sammy for short). I’m 16 and live with my parents and my older brother who is … Continue reading
I’ve borrowed a bit from Shakespeare’s Hamlet for the title from the famous soliloquy “to be or not to be“. But that is indeed the question I’ve received from many, many readers regarding the new Craftsy Unlimited subscription product. Craftsy is by far the favorite video tutorial site for the … Continue reading
Contrary to popular belief, creativity is not possessed exclusively by those who were born with it. Like any other skill, such as communication or leadership, creativity can actually be learned, developed and enhanced. The act of nurturing creativity itself can be compared to any other hobby in that you first study it, … Continue reading
Happy Mother’s Day! We celebrate Mother’s Day every year as a way to honor the mothers in the family, motherhood, maternal bonds and the overall contribution and influence of mother’s in our societies. Mother’s Day is observed in over 40 countries around the world. In the US the holiday is celebrated … Continue reading
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