There are three rotary cutting tools on my list of essential sewing tools. In my opinion, the rotary cutter along with a rotary cutting mat and ruler is the way to go if you're cutting straight edges as well as strips, squares, rectangles, and triangles. What are the Rotary Cutting Tools? Rotary ... [ Read More ]

It's inevitable. At some point (probably many points) in the midst of wildly successful sewing experiences, you'll make a mistake. Enthusiasm and excitement for a project, misunderstanding directions, or maybe just a careless mistake could cause you to end up with a seam you don't need. It ... [ Read More ]

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 ]

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 ]