There are certain tools in a sewing room that you just cannot work without, one of these things is sewing weights. Sewing weights are perfect for holding down patterns, fabric and even using them as markers on your projects. Sewing weights come in a variety of styles, sizes and weights so it can be confusing …
One of the biggest frustrations when sewing is having to run back and forth to the ironing board so why not elimate that and create a small but easy to use ironing station at your work space using an ironing mat? Ironing mats are definitely worth using within a sewing room due to the flexibility …
Thimbles have been used to protect our fingers when sewing for thousands of years, one was even discovered to be used by the Romans and was found in Pompeii. Though the first to be made official as a sewing aid was in England in 1695. I have had a love/hate relationship with thimbles mainly because …
Sewing, in general, opens a lot of doors to ‘things’ you need and many you even want but it can be hard to know whether or not something is worth buying or even useful to your sewing room. One amazing gadget I bought for my sewing room was a wool pressing mat. Wool pressing mats …
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 …
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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 …
DIY home projects are great for beginners and more experienced sewers as they are something you can often make quickly, with materials you have to hand and they are practical. One thing you might want to know is what are the best fillings for draught excluders. The best fillings for draught excluders are those which …
Making your own clothes is always super rewarding and I love trying new things, one of these things is hoodies, the shapes are basic enough to master but the complication comes with choosing the right fabric. The best fabrics for hoodies and sweatshirts are those which are soft, snuggly and durable. Fabrics such as cotton …
Sewing your own clothes is so much fun and can be highly rewarding, especially when you struggle to wear shop bought clothes. Though there is a way to step up your game and give yourself a better outcome with your clothes and that is to use an adjustable dressmakers dummy. The best adjustable dressmakers dummies …
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 …
