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40 Techniques every sewer should know-do you ?
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
Altering and Sewing the Cape Pattern- Part Two
Hello Lovelies! We will continue altering and sewing the cape pattern from last week. The cape pattern as it is will fit an 11-year-old boy/girl to a 2XL person but is rather short it falls above the knees if you want it longer follow the few steps below. Vampire Cape Pattern … Continue reading
Sewing Classes: A Cool Business Idea
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
Pincushion Patterns Galore: 125+ FREE Sewing Patterns
Pincushions are essential Pincushions are really one of those essential sewing tools. Like solid sewing scissors and a good measuring tape, it’s almost impossible to imagine sewing properly without a good pincushion. Like many sewists, I actually have a few that serve different purposes. I use the one I keep on … Continue reading
Easy Feather Trimming Tutorial -recycle and reuse
This is an easy feather trimming tutorial especially for those who live near a farm.. You may not have known, but you can use feathers as tasteful clothing embellishments that do not require constant washing. Feathers can embellish everything from hats to gorgeous frocks and everything in between. Feathers are … Continue reading
How to hem a skirt – Easy pleated skirt sew-along: Part 3
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
Tutorial on sewing backpack straps, Small Backpack: Part 2
This is a tutorial on sewing backpack straps and it’s the second part of the Small Backpack Pattern sew along. If you landed here directly without seeing the first part of this sew along tutorial, you may want to go back and start the project from the beginning with Part … Continue reading
Transforming Your Sewing Passion Into Something Profitable
Sewing Passion Into Something Profitable People who are very passionate about sewing know that it is a truly compelling hobby. There are so many intriguing things you can fall in love with when it comes to sewing –like beautiful fabrics, unique designs, exquisite buttons, and that extremely gratifying feeling of … Continue reading
Professional sewing labels – the next step for your business
Attractive and professional sewing labels and hang tags are essential to creating that polished look and feel for a growing home sewing business. They are essential in building your brand recognition and value and the more the professional looking, the better. (What are hang tags you might ask? Those are those cardboard … Continue reading
How to Start Your Sewing Side Business + Free Giveaway!
You might be wondering how you can turn your sewing into a side business and start earning money from the sewing skills you’ve learned? You may have a knack for repairing the kids’ clothes, creating costumes, making alterations and adjustments to clothes that don’t fit quite right. You might be really creative … Continue reading
