Though not many people will use up scraps of fabric they can be used for so many different objects. Though having a tidy sewing room can be very important to make life easier. That is why I decided to give you plenty of ideas on the best way to store fabric scraps. There is no …
Whether you have a craft/sewing room or just a corner of the dining room you can store your sewing supplies there are ways to maximize your space and storage system. One of the best ways to maximise space is by knowing how to store thread spools. I have so many different sizes, styles and types …
Learning to sew can be tricky as it isn’t always clear what tools you will need, what fabrics you might need and what you will want to make. Clothing can often be the hardest thing to make but also the most rewarding. The best way to learn to sew clothes at home is by consuming …
If I am honest, I struggle to follow patterns completely as I get distracted or want to change the pattern just slightly. Not every sewing pattern is going to be exactly what we want it to be, fit the way we want or even look how we expected. Adapting and creating your own patterns is …
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 …
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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