In this tutorial, we will be learning all about sewing with grommets and eyelets. I’ll show you how to attach grommets and what to look for when you’re selecting grommets as well as a few tricks to avoid the grommets from coming undone. The latest trend in accessories and clothing … Continue reading
Different materials may need different handling for a sewing project to be successful. For leather and sewing with fur, however, the key is being prepared. This means trying out the stitch on other material to get it right before you start work on the leather. Mistakes on leather leave holes … Continue reading
Stress-free Sewing Stress is all around us these days. According to the Mayo Clinic, stress can wreak havoc on both your mind and your body. Thankfully sewing can be both a hobby and past-time that can really be a refuge from stress. We’ve written before about how Sewing Fights Depression as … Continue reading
All sewing enthusiasts can agree, it’s very difficult to decide when to change or replace your old sewing machine. Imagine using that same sewing machine for decades, and all the memories that attach to it. What if you inherited the machine from your Mom or even your GrandMa? Wouldn’t that make … Continue reading
No one can deny that most people love clothing with tasteful embellishments. They are eye-catching and of course, elegant. In today’s fashion world, the tasteful embellishing of clothing is very popular. And often a tasteful embellishment makes the difference and causes us to have a second look at a garment … Continue reading
Having a spacious, well-organized sewing room is a dream of all sewers. For people who sew as a hobby or as their job, one of the most important factors for sewing properly is having a well-lit sewing room. We wrote recently about 7 Practical Tips for Designing A Sewing Room. In … Continue reading
Summer is most people’s favorite season. During summer, there are of course a lot of activities that we can do and one of the fun things is swimming. And for this to be the most fun, having good looking and well fitting swimwear is a must. However, many readers find … Continue reading
This is the third tutorial in our pockets series. We are going to be learning how to sew an unlined patch or “applied pockets” as they are professionally known. As I have mentioned before, pockets are classified in three categories: inseam, slashed and applied pockets and of course, there are variations and … 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
If you are not sure what elastic to use on your sewing project, we are here to help! Today, we are here to teach you the different types of elastics for sewing and when to use them. Can you imagine your life as a sewer, sewing your favorite projects without … Continue reading
This is the third part of our Easy Pleated Skirt sew-along. This article will show you how to hem a skirt and make a blind hem by hand. As well as how to iron the pleats on this skirt. You will need the first and second parts of this series if … Continue reading
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