So you have passed the beginners basic stitching and fabric cutting courses and are ready to put the sewing skills you learned to use. You are probably excited and hey we are excited for you too. Let us give you the basic pointers to follow so you can get started … Continue reading
A sewist that delights in making sewing projects deserves a room solely intended for that craft. Sewing as a hobby, or an income-generating activity, needs a room where you can keep everything you need in making your projects. We have gathered some practical tips on designing a sewing room from … Continue reading
Sewing And Selling Selling is as much an art as sewing is –and if you are willing to be creative and serious in both, then it may be time to showcase your work and earn some money too by practicing the art of sewing and selling. You can start stitching … Continue reading
There are so many nice label shops out there, especially on Etsy. I’ve been wanting to get some custom sewing labels for myself for some time now, but for wanting so many different styles, it would cost me a fortune. Now that I know how to make them for next … Continue reading
Role In The Fashion Design Process The fashion design process is a creative and iterative process that involves several steps. It starts with inspiration and research, and it ends with a finished garment that is ready for production. Clothing design templates are one tool that designers can use throughout the … Continue reading
Making a simple tote bag is probably one of the best introductory sewing projects, but where do you go after that? How do you advance your sewing skills but still make a project that won’t overwhelm, or be too complicated? Well, I think that adding a lining to your bag … Continue reading
Are There Tough Times Ahead? I’m no economist or professional analyst of any kind, but I think I feel what most people feel when it comes to the direction the world’s economies are going. Whether it is a recession, or depression, or something different, I think that the next few … Continue reading
Arghhh. I’m not the biggest fan of seam ripping anyway, but knit fabrics drive me crazy sometimes. Because of the way I sew, with designing my own patterns and projects, I usually end up “un-sewing” a lot of my seams as I make changes to designs as I work. That’s … Continue reading
One of the things I feel like I’ve struggled with the most is concentration. I think this is a very common thing in this day and age, with so many distractions and obligations pulling us every which way. Sewing is not a hobby that tolerates poor concentration, as there is … Continue reading
Other articles have been written about mistakes to avoid when cutting fabric and I hope that helped you in avoiding them. Keep in mind though, that there are still a lot of challenges you will be facing as you continue to enhance your sewing skills. That being said, here is … Continue reading
It was a typical Monday morning and I was rushing to get to my sewing studio. I had a long list of projects to complete and knew that every minute counted. As I sat down at my sewing table, I couldn’t help but feel overwhelmed by the piles of fabric, … Continue reading
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