When you love sewing, the thought of something going wrong with your sewing machine can strike terror in your heart (or is that a little dramatic!). But what if there was a simple ritual you could perform at the end…
I grew up watching my Mum sew, and she meticulously removed the pins as she sewed. In my home economics class in high school, my teacher told us that it was fine to sew over pins. My Mum was horrified…
Are you tired of installing uncomfortable and tricky closures like buttons and zippers? Look no further than the magical world of elastic! Not only does it make clothing more comfortable (and is much easier to sew!), but it can also…
Sewing scissors are one of the most important tools in your sewing kit. If your pattern pieces aren’t cut cleanly and accurately, it’s so much harder to sew accurate seams. It may seem like a small thing, but it can…
Understanding seam allowance is an important part of learning to sew. If you don’t sew with the correct seam allowance, your finished item may not look good. Let’s look at what is seam allowance, why it’s important and how much…
When you’re learning to sew, you’ve really got to just dive in and start sewing. But fabric can be expensive and you don’t want to destroy that gorgeous fabric. Even if you’ve been sewing for a while, if you’re sewing…
Do you love to read as much as you love to sew? Here’s a step-by-step sewing tutorial for how to sew a bookmark two ways. It’s a fun DIY sewing project for all ages. Quick and easy, a perfect first…
Sewing machine needles need to be changed regularly and are a consumable item when sewing. It can be daunting when it’s your first time, but it becomes a quick and easy task after you’ve done it a few times. Here’s…
So you want to learn to sew and are looking for a beginner sewing machine. Heading into a sewing machine store can be overwhelming, with everything from simple machines to devices that look like they could launch a space shuttle….
Learn how to sew a simple reversible placemat with this step-by-step sewing tutorial. It’s a super quick and easy first project for beginners. You’ll have a set whipped up for your dinner table in no time! Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links….
So you’ve just bought your first sewing machine (or have decided to pull that one out of the closet that you’ve had for years). You head to the local fabric store, and there are shelves overflowing with tools and gadgets….
A pot holder or hot pad is a great sewing project for beginners. It uses only straight stitches, and is a practical item that everyone can use. Add a personal touch to your kitchen with this easy sewing tutorial. Watch…
When you first start sewing, stitch length is not something you really think about. You just start sewing with the default stitch length, whether that’s programmed in a computerised machine, or whatever the dial is set on for a mechanical…
Inside: Sewing a straight line is so much harder than it looks. Here are the best tips for how to sew straight lines, including how to improve your sewing technique and tools to help you along faster. When I sat down…
Just because you’ve never sewn a seam, learning to sew shouldn’t be boring. Find the perfect beginner sewing projects with this collection of patterns and tutorials. Clothing, accessories, quilts, bags and projects for home – there’s something for everybody! I…