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Learn How to Sew: My Guide to Beginners Sewing

Learn How to Sew: My Guide to Beginners SewingYou’ve decided to take up sewing!!! That’s exciting news.History of SewingSewing is an activity that has existed for as long as there has been a need to join two pieces of something together to make some sort of covering. Adam and Eve started things off using leaves. […]

What is The Basting Stitch Used For?

What is The Basting Stitch Used For?Most people are familiar with the term basting in cooking, but may not understand what is basting in sewing. Anyone who sews has heard the term “basting,” but may not be familiar with the process. Experienced seamstresses understand the importance of using basting as a temporary method of holding […]

My Top 100 Free Sewing Patterns

My Top 100 Free Sewing PatternsI have scoured the web and put together a list of what I consider to be the top 100 free sewing patterns. This is a random ordered list – It is hard for me to say that one pattern is better than another 🙂BTW, if you are new to sewing […]

How to End a Stitch When Sewing By Hand

How to End a Stitch When Sewing By HandYou can sew a perfect running stitch or do a blanket stitch that would make your grandmother proud. But equally important is your ability to finish off that hand-sewn masterpiece to make it last.The method for finishing off hand stitching varies from person to person, but basically, […]

Fabric Glue vs. Sewing: When To Use Each One

Fabric Glue vs. Sewing: When To Use Each OneIf you enjoy designing your own clothing or making crafts, then you can use a variety of methods for attaching the fabrics. Today, there are high-quality fabric glues available at fabric and hobby stores. To make items that won’t fall apart, it is important to choose the […]

What is a Free Arm Sewing Machine?

What is a Free Arm Sewing Machine?There are a variety of options in the sewing world for the aspiring seamstress. Cabinet, standard portable and free arm machines are the three main types offered on the market. All three offer different advantages depending on the job to be done.A free arm sewing machine is a variety […]

What is a Serger Sewing Machine Used For?

What is a Serger Sewing Machine Used For?Sewing has been coming back in a big way in recent years. Whether it’s due to the high price of clothing today or just that people like the feeling of knowing they’ve created something beautiful and useful, more and more people are sewing and buying sewing machines. There […]

What is Facing in Sewing?

What is Facing in Sewing?If you are an avid sewer, you likely have experience with facings. But if you are just starting out, here are some facts and tips about this specific part of sewing that you may not know.A facing is the area of the garment or item that turns inward, giving the garment’s […]

What is a Low Shank Sewing Machine?

What is a Low Shank Sewing Machine?Have you ever been in the process of sewing a zipper, button hole, or hem, and felt that your universal presser foot just wasn’t up to the job? I have. Have you ever tried to install a new foot, only to find that it is not compatible with your […]

This Is What Your Child May Not Be Learning in The Classroom

This Is What Your Child May Not Be Learning in The ClassroomAccording to the National Home Education Research Institute, more than 2 million American children are homeschooled. That’s a huge increase from 1980 when only about 10,000 families in the U.S. homeschooled their kids.What was once an alternative practice is becoming mainstream. Contrary to what […]

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