Have you ever wondered how to fix crotch holes in jeans? Whether it's a big hole or a little one, it doesn't matter. When you get one or more holes in the crotch of your jeans, if you don't patch or mend them, the jeans become unwearable. In the past, my go-to method for mending was an ... [ Read More ]
Double-Fold Quilt Binding: A Beginner’s Guide
There are many different ways to make and add binding to a quilt. My favorite method uses double fold binding that is attached to the front of the quilt with a sewing machine and secured on the back with the blind stitch. There are specific tools you can buy to make bias tape binding, but ... [ Read More ]
Applique Tools to Make Sewing More Enjoyable
Whether you applique by hand or machine, having the right applique tools helps you achieve the look you want during the process and in the completed project. Applique techniques play a critical part in the final results, but the equipment you use is just as important. With the right applique ... [ Read More ]
A Beginner’s Guide to Different Types of Knits
How do you feel when you think about sewing with knits? Are you overwhelmed and maybe a little intimidated with all of the different types of knits and related vocabulary? Does any of this look familiar and make your head spin? 2-way and 4-way stretchDouble knits and single knitsSpecific ... [ Read More ]
A Beginner’s Guide to String Piecing
Imagine if you knew a sewing technique that would provide an unimaginable amount of design opportunities and could be used in a slew of projects from quilting to clothes making to home decor projects. That technique is string piecing. What is String Piecing Strings are strips of ... [ Read More ]
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