When you first start sewing, you pick up any old packet of pins for your sewing kit and off you sew. But did you know there’s more than one type of pin? Let’s look at the different types of sewing…
It’s easy to not pay much attention to your sewing machine needles, other than making sure they’re the right way around. But they actually have a few clever design features to make sure your sewing machine runs smoothly. Let’s look…
Pinking shears are a handy tool to have in your sewing kit. Here’s what they are and when to use them. What are pinking shears? Pinking shears are scissors with a sawtooth blade, that creates a zigzag edge when cutting…
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…
After you’ve cut out your sewing patterns, the next step is to transfer the pattern markings. This is an important step in making sure your sewing project comes together perfectly. Let’s find out all about fabric marking tools! Quick tip:…