Making a pillowcase is a great project for beginners. It provides the opportunity to get more comfortable with your sewing machine. In addition, you get to practice foundational sewing skills like squaring up fabric, measuring with a sewing gauge, pinning, and using the 8 basics of sewing. The ... [ Read More ]
How to Square Up Fabric
Have you ever had a pair of pants you hate to iron? The fabric ripples and twists when you lay out a leg and line up the seam. The fabric just doesn't lay flat, and no matter what you do, the ripple won't go away. This happens because of something that took place at the beginning when the pants ... [ Read More ]
10 Reasons to Buy Extra Fabric
Here's the situation: You need some fabric for a project that's been on your mind. So you go shopping and pick out a fabric you like. Now you have a decision: Should you buy extra fabric or stick with what the directions recommend? Believe it or not, there are times when you should buy ... [ Read More ]
Pinning Fabric for Sewing
When sewing pieces of fabric together, it's often beneficial if you pin them before you sew. Pinning ensures the pieces stay together as you feed them through the sewing machine. Any shifting or movement of pinned pieces is kept to a minimum. There are different ways you can insert pins in fabric ... [ Read More ]
How to Use a Sewing Gauge for Hems
Look at this cute, little ruler. It's considered an essential sewing tool but do you know what you can do with it?" I frequently use my sewing gauge for hems. Hems aren't just finished edges on clothing. Hems are any fabric edge that is turned and sewn. What is a sewing gauge? A sewing ... [ Read More ]
Creating a Sewing Space
An important element in wildly successful sewing experiences is the space where you sew. In a perfect world, you'd be able to leave your sewing machine and other supplies out when you have to stop working on a project. For many, that just isn't possible. So thinking outside the box may be ... [ Read More ]
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