Overlockers are a great tool to have in your sewing room, especially if you are making costumes or wearable garments as they often need more care and can stop fabrics from fraying over time. They however can be quite expensive to buy. Overlockers are often more expensive to buy even though they are limited in…
Buying a sewing machine can be as tricky as buying a new car, they come with different stitches and settings along with different parts and attachments. With this, you might also be wondering if all sewing machines come with foot pedals? Almost every modern and brand new sewing machine will be sold with a foot…
A Seam Gauge is an essential sewing tool used to make sure that the hems and seams in a clothing item are even. If the hems and seams are even, the cloth is likely to fit the wearer properly and feel more comfortable on them. Using a seam gauge gives clothes a polished look and…
A beautiful cloth with a nice design may end up not serving its purpose if it is not made with the right fabric. As a result, fashion designers tend to prioritize the selection of the right fabrics before sewing. When it comes to children’s clothing, the type of fabrics used is of high priority, because…
Scorching or burning clothes that mean a lot to you sucks. Unfortunately, even the most careful of people still scorch their clothes while ironing. So, we asked top fashion designers if it’s possible to prevent ironing accidents. And you know what? It’s possible. The solution is to put a pressing cloth between the iron and…
If like me you like to build up your sewing supplies and slowly gather together useful and quality items you might be looking to extend your sewing box to include some of these items. I love using rulers as they are extremely helpful for a number of different types of sewing and can really change…
Scissors are probably one of the most important items within a sewing room because if your scissors are blunt they will cause all kinds of trouble with your fabric, it will take you twice as long to cut out and it can be extremely draining and painful for your hands. I was always taught when…
Sewing books aren’t just a great resource for learning they are also a great resource for things such as patterns. Whether it is clothing patterns, home decor patterns or even soft toy patterns. There are plenty available for every type of sewing you might want to do but as there are so many I thought…
Overlockers can be hard to get the grasp of, harder to thread and an extra expense in the sewing room but there are also a lot of good reasons for having an overlocker. While they are scary and can be a little expensive they also can give you an additional level of neat edges, ease…
Sewing patterns have been a large part of my sewing collection for as long as I can remember, they are great for making clothes, bags and even soft toys. Though sewing patterns can be quite expensive I decided to unravel the mystery of why and how you can save money when buying them. Whether you…