I never understood the beauty and excellence of a cutting mat until I upgraded my own. I decided to get an A4 and an A3 size to give my desk enough coverage. I had then started doing more research on other cutting mats and learned so much more. Here are my best cutting mats for…
It is great being able to make your own clothes and homewares but imagine you cut your pattern and now need it in a bigger/smaller size. I decided to tell you the different ways on how to use a sewing pattern without cutting it. The best way to use a sewing pattern without cutting it…
Sewing machines needles are actually one of the most important parts of a sewing project. Not many people take the time to know what needle they need or if they even need to change it. Here is my guide to sewing machine needles and everything you will need to know. There is so much to…
Preparation is key when it comes to quilting. Preparing your tools, your machine and most importantly your fabric. If you don’t get your fabric right you could easily end up making small mistakes you will later regret. Here is the best way to cut fabric for quilting. Recommended Tools These are tools I use nearly…
There are a number of fabrics that look and feel great but unfortunately have a tendency to unravel and fray. Working with such fabrics can be a bit frustrating but it doesn’t have to be. I have asked in the past how to stop fabric from fraying and I have been given some really useful…
There are so many different sewing machine feet on the market it is hard to know what you need and what each does. I decided to invest in a large collection and create my guide to sewing machine feet. Are Sewing Machine Feet Universal? Firstly, I wanted to go through one of the most popular…
Piping is a simple way to add another level to many things from furniture, clothing and bags. But I want to stress that piping isn’t a wondrous thing that only the super-advanced sewists know. It is something everyone can create even if you are a beginner, you can learn this and perfect it in no…
Are you looking at how to make pin tuck pleats? Pintucks are more tricky or I think they are. I am terrible for detail and getting something so small to look good. Pintucks are more commonly seen and used on garments such as shirts and blouses and dresses. They are used as a decorative feature…
Box pleats and inverted box pleats are often used in clothing, garments and sometimes decorative trimmings. Though they look high end and hard to create they aren’t. Here is how to make box pleats and inverted box pleats. *Remember if you are creating the pleats from a pattern to follow that, mark out your spacing…
Sewing patterns are a great way to get into sewing, whether it be for clothes, soft toys or cushions. They can be a great introduction to sewing but they can often come across as confusing. I decided to put together this guide on how to read sewing patterns. There is different terminology used on sewing…