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 …
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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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 keep a record of your sewing projects? I don’t think I have met a fellow sewer that hasn’t admitted they have a couple of projects on the go or unfinished ones. I am actually terrible for this, I start something with such enthusiasm and then something else crops up …
Are you wanting to learn more about free motion machine embroidery? Free motion machine embroidery is highly fun and exciting to do. There are so many things you can do and create with this technique from personalised badges, decorative trimmings and more. I have used it on a number of occasions to make personal name …
Are you looking at how to gather fabric on a sewing machine? Gathering happens quite often in clothing patterns and sewing projects in general. It can often be sewn on the instructions and sometimes it can be a little vague. Gathering is used for so many different techniques and reasons. It is mostly used for …
Are you wondering how to sew on bias binding? Bias binding is probably one of my favourite parts fo sewing. At university, I absolutely hated it and couldn’t think of anything worse but since doing sewing at home for myself I have found so many uses for it and I love it! If a project …
Are you looking for the best stabilizer for machine embroidery? Stabilizers are heavily used and recommended by those who enjoy both hand embroidery and machine embroidery. They are widely used and are a vital part of the embroidery process. The hardest part is to know which stabilizer is right for your project. So decided to …
Sewing machine bobbins are one of the most important parts of a sewing machine. Whether you sew out of your love for the craft or professionally, understanding more about bobbins carries a great deal of significance. Essentially, there are various dynamics that you should know about in regards to sewing machine bobbins for you to …
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Are you looking for the best resources to learn quilting? Quilting is a craft that has been around for what must be forever (though it hasn’t but close). Women during war times used the technique to make safe and warm blankets for their families and now people are using the technique to give as a …
