There is a lot to learn when you decide to learn to sew, it isn’t something that can be easy to get into and once you are in you can feel like there is a lot to know. But you don’t have to feel that way, some of the processes and techniques take a little …
I love making things for the house and even better making something that is both stunning and purposeful. I love finding new and inexpensive ways of redecorating and adding to a room we already love. What we find is that we often need a little more seating for when we have people over, but something …
If you are getting into bag making, furniture repairs or making or even costume making you might keep hearing the terms piping and cording. There is a significant different between the two but they very much go hand in hand. The main difference between piping and cording is that cording is the starting product which …
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There are a whole host of old wives tales in life, but there are also some in sewing alone. One of which is ironing a sewing pattern before using it. Whether it is ironing it or simply leaving it out and placing on weights, which ever way you choose to do it, getting rid of …
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Are you looking to branch out and try some new sewing patterns? There are sewing patterns that are ‘ indie sewing patterns’ which are alternative options than using the larger brands on the market. Indie sewing patterns are sewing patterns that have been made and designed by individual people or smaller companies. These are often …
Are you wondering what the easiest sewing patterns are to follow? If you are a beginner or getting back into sewing and looking to boost your confidence by creating something simple I have you covered. Even the most experienced of sewists like to create something simple every now and then. The easiest sewing patterns to …
Are you getting started with sewing and wondering if sewing patterns are true to size? There is no sewing pattern that is true to size, this is due to a number of factors from the designer, origin of the sewing pattern and style. The sewing patterns are made and created on an average basis which …
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Are you looking at how to reuse sewing patterns? There is no denying that people who sew can be very protective of their stuff from patterns and fabric to tools and gadgets. One thing we often find is once we have made something once we can really get a sense of if we like it …
Are you wondering what seam allowance means on a sewing pattern? Seam allowance can be a tricky thing to understand especially if you are just getting started with sewing. Knowing what is it, what it does and how to work with it is all part of sewing and you will be thankful you learnt now …
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Are you looking for the best tips for building your fabric stash? Once you get into the world of sewing, there is no money left over for anything else… trust me. So with this in mind, it is hard to build up a stash and steady supply of fabric without spending a fortune and buying …
