I love sewing and I especially love sewing my own clothes but I often wonder if it is cheaper to sew my own clothes rather than buy them. Sewing your own clothes is extremely fun, rewarding and therapeutic, it can also be extremely beneficial for those who struggle to find clothes in their size or…
Sewing machines can be fairly expensive, hard to store or even hard to use but that doesn’t mean you can’t make your own clothes. There are several ways you can still make quality clothing items for yourself by sewing by hand. Hand sewing has benefits such as being therapeutic, you can sit on the sofa…
Sewing lamps are a great thing for concentration, seeing clearer, or just having a little more light in your sewing space. Sewing lamps also will help you see clearly which will stop you from straining your eyes to see which should cause you fewer headaches in the long run. I also like to have sewing…
Sewing can often create a lot of mess with threads, offcuts of fabrics and even sharp tools such as the odd dropped pin. You might be wondering if your regular vacuum is compatible and capable. Speaking from past experience I know how hard it is to find a decent vacuum that will collect together the…
Cutting mats are probably one of the most useful tools when it comes to sewing and crafting. I love my cutting mat and honestly would end up damaging so many tables if I didn’t have it. The best cutting mats for dressmaking are those which are larger than A3 as they need to be able…
A four-thread overlocker is primarily used for sewing woven and knitted fabrics because it is strong and flexible. This is because it uses two needle threads and sews two rows of stitching in your material. The four-thread overlocker is great for flexibility and durability; hence, why it is highly preferred. When it comes to a…
Triangles are the most popular design shape (or pattern) of quilts in both the modern and traditional worlds. To make the process of making the triangles easy for tailors and seamstresses, there is a ruler that they can use. A triangle quilting ruler is a 60º instrument that gives one the ability to mark out…
There are many different techniques to know in sewing which can be used on many different projects. One of the most popular hobbies in sewing is sewing clothing and with that comes some unique techniques and terms that may be a little confusing to learn at first. Within this article, I am going to talk…
Generally, there’s a large percentage of tea lovers out there in the world. And it will not be overstating facts to say that it is easily one of the most heavily consumed beverages in the world. Now, if you have lots of tea lovers as guests, you would probably have a teapot at home. Making…
A three-thread overlocker is used primarily for sewing knitted and woven fabrics of light to medium weight. This is because it uses one needle thread, which allows for more flexibility and fewer bulky seams. The three-thread overlocker is great for flexibility, durability, and stability, which is why people prefer it. There are plenty of different options…