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 …
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Something that is very common in those who sew for an extended period of time is the aches and pains in your arms, hands and wrists. Arthritis within your joints such as wrists, hands and arms is popular in those who have been sewing or crafting for a number of years. This is nothing new …
Batting or also known in the UK as wadding is commonly used for quilting to add loft and a cushioning layer to a project. Batting can also be used in other projects such as oven gloves, hot pads and ironing board covers. After looking at replacing my ironing board cover and possibly creating my very …
I think books are one of the best resources you can use for any type of learning and sewing is no different. While courses, physically trying to do something and even watching someone do something is also a great way to learn you can never underestimate what you can learn from a book. I have …
Sewing boxes have been a staple element in the sewing room for a number of years and it was something each grandmother had whether they were big into sewing or just had it for small repairs. I have used a number of different sewing boxes and evolved with my needs over time. Depending on what …
I never knew the essential use of kitchen roll until I had my own home. But using it as often as I do feels so wasteful so I am slowly changing to more reusable products within the home. I decided to give making my own a go, this is how to make reusable kitchen roll! …
Traditionally pin cushions were tabletop small cushions in the shape of a square used to hold pins. Since then times have changed and pin cushions have developed and expanded to different types and styles. One of the styles is a finger pin cushion. Finger pin cushions are great for tricky work, small work areas and …
Shopping for a doorstop can be stressful and unnecessary, I feel they are hard to find or just not what I am looking for. As I can’t help but be creative I decided to make my own and found it so easy to do. But the part I struggled with was what is the best …
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