It's almost sewing time! You've learned how to wind and insert the bobbin. Now, you need to learn how to thread your sewing machine. Note: This post is part of a series called Get Ready to Sew! This series is intended for people who are either new to sewing or have limited sewing knowledge. It's ... [ Read More ]
How to Insert a Bobbin in Your Sewing Machine
Congratulations... you've wound thread on your first bobbin! Now it's time to insert the bobbin in your sewing machine. Note: This post is part of a series called Get Ready to Sew! This series is intended for people who are either new to sewing or have limited sewing knowledge. It's designed to ... [ Read More ]
How to Wind a Bobbin on Your Sewing Machine
Threading your machine correctly is a critical component in sewing. Learning how to wind thread on a bobbin is the first step to getting your sewing machine threaded correctly. Note: This post is part of a series called Get Ready to Sew! This series is intended for people who are either new to ... [ Read More ]
First Steps to Set Up a Sewing Machine
Your sewing machine may be brand new and right-out-of-the-box. Maybe you brought it home from any number of places that sell previously-owned machines. It could be you borrowed a machine from a friend or family member. It doesn't matter what type of sewing machine you have or where you got it, ... [ Read More ]
Essential Sewing Tools
Every project is more enjoyable (and easier to do) when you have the right tools. Sewing projects are not any different. Having the essential sewing tools will allow you to prepare your material for accurate sewing, make construction easier, and hopefully allow you to feel less frustration ... [ Read More ]
Where to Buy a Sewing Machine
"Where is the best place to buy a sewing machine?" you think to yourself as you look at the spot in your home where your new sewing machine will eventually sit. You have the perfect place picked out. There will be enough natural light coming in the windows during the daytime. For nighttime ... [ Read More ]
The Best Sewing Machine for You
It's finally time. You've been thinking about learning to sew and are ready to get started. There's one problem. You don’t have a sewing machine! Note: This post is part of a series called Get Ready to Sew! This series is intended for people who are either new to sewing or have limited ... [ Read More ]
Pillow Covers for Outdoor Furniture
It took years before a decision was made. Then it took months to complete the project. However, it took only a weekend to complete the finishing touches! What took years to decide was exactly what to do with the Adirondack furniture my sister gave me. These chairs, footstools, and the ... [ Read More ]
3 Fun Kitchen Changes
It is the heartbeat of your home and everyone passes through it. You fix coffee and breakfast there. Snacks, lunch, and dinner require your presence in this room. You may not even be doing anything food related, but you probably find yourself in this room more often than any other room of the ... [ Read More ]
Adding a Lining to a Store Bought Curtain
Window coverings were never a priority. Inexpensive mini-blinds, solid-color blackout curtains to keep the sun from waking you in the morning, or a sheet tacked above the window. Really, anything functional and providing privacy was sufficient even if it wasn't pretty. Then one day you see ... [ Read More ]