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
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
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
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
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
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
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
I’ve had a few questions sent to me recently by new readers asking how they can ‘follow’ the site, or how they can find the Facebook page, do I have a Pinterest account etc. Sometimes I just take it for granted you all know how to find the social media … Continue reading
It’s been a while since I did a feature about sewing pins on Pinterest. Check out this earlier article about binding and bias tape pins and one of my favorite boards that I refer to often for tips and reminders: Pinterest – bias and binding pins If you aren’t yet … Continue reading
Welcome to all the new readers we’ve had visit us so far this year. It’s great to hear that so many of you got your first sewing machine for Christmas and are just itching to start creating and sewing things you can be proud of. There is so much content … Continue reading
If you have any plans for crafting to make money in 2016, here’s an offer you won’t want to miss. I don’t know if you’re familiar with CreativeLive or with one of their leading craft instructors, Megan Auman. CreativeLive is a popular site for training courses and videos tending … Continue reading
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