When it comes to sewing, crisp, clean lines are essential for creating a quality piece. Perfect creases are achieved by using a warm iron and various pressing surfaces, and wool pressing mats are one of the most popular choices for this. Wool pressing mats offer a quick and effective way to press fabric by efficiently…
A dressmakers dummy is perfect for using to draft your own sewing patterns and even use for fittings and displaying clothes, but are they really worth buying? A dress form or also known as a tailor’s dummy or mannequin is a great additional tool for a sewing space. Especially those who draft their own sewing…
Dungarees are quickly becoming a fashion staple for many and can be found in a variety of fabrics. You can find a vast array of dungaree designs and patterns to make at home. The best fabrics to use for dungarees are those which are tough, easy to sew and comfortable such as cotton, french terry…
Mini ironing boards are useful for more than being used in smaller spaces, they are also perfect for a number of ways when it comes to sewing. Much of the time during a sewing project you may find that you also require an iron on hand or close by. To press seams, create a tuck…
With so many sewing machine options, you’d think a left-handed option would be readily available. Surprisingly, there aren’t any machines explicitly made for left-handed people, nor are they necessary since the standard design caters to the left-hand dominant population. Sewing machines aren’t necessarily made to be left to right-handed due to the layout of the…
You might be looking for a wool pressing mat for multiple reasons from needing a small tabletop ironing space to requiring one to create crisp quilt blocks. You can find a number of styles and sizes of wool ironing mats which are suited to patchwork and quilting. With so many ironing mats on the market,…
Baby clothes are often made from the softest and most comfortable fabrics mainly to give your little ones the ultimate comfort. The best fabrics to use for baby and children’s clothing are those which are soft, easy to wear and have a little stretch included such as cotton, french terry or jersey. While cotton is…
Sewing machines make it fast and easy to create buttonholes, but what do you do if you don’t have one? Sewing a buttonhole by hand is the next best option unless you don’t mind paying the local tailor a visit. But how do you go about it? Adding handmade buttonholes to a sewing project doesn’t…
Pinking shears are essential for accurately shaping fabric pieces, marking a crucial step in garment preparation. However, if you’re left-handed, you’ve probably experienced difficulty cutting out many things using the wrong-handed shears. The best left handed pinking shears are the Fiskars Paper Edgers. These shears are reliable and sharp. The steel blades cut materials with…
You might be looking for an ironing mat for multiple reasons from not having enough space on your ironing board or your simply wanting a small tabletop ironing station while you sew. You can find a number of styles from laundry mats made of fabric or wool ironing mats which are more suited to patchwork…