Do you want to make your sewing time more efficient and productive? Using the right kind of sewing pin for the fabric and/or project AND how you manage those pins in your sewing space are two ways to increase efficiency and productivity with your sewing. Why Use Pins Chances are whether ... [ Read More ]
How to Sew a Fabric Yo-Yo
For as long as I can remember, just seeing a fabric yo-yo would make me feel giddy. No more than a circle of fabric gathered in the middle, often with a button in the center, they evoke a sense of whimsy and playfulness. Yo-yos are simple and enjoyable to make and are a fantastic way to ... [ Read More ]
Make Selecting Fabric Easier
Here's the situation: You have a sewing project in mind and it's going to be a gift for someone. Maybe you're going to make drink coasters (also called mug rugs) or pajama bottoms. Could be the gift will be a lanyard or a pillowcase. Regardless of the project, there comes a point when ... [ Read More ]
A Beginner’s Guide to Selecting Clothing Patterns
You've been thinking about sewing your own clothes. Now you're ready to begin the journey of learning how to sew your own garments. That's fantastic! Your next step is going to be finding a pattern but which one(s) do you choose? Selecting patterns is an important part of sewing your own ... [ Read More ]
How to Successfully Iron and Press Wrinkles and Creases
Ironing or pressing wrinkles and creases out of clothing or fabric has NOT been a strength of mine...until now. Most of my life after I ironed clothes the garment looked exactly like it did before any heat was applied to it. The same thing happened when I ironed or pressed a piece of fabric ... [ Read More ]