Fusible web is a product used to attach two pieces of fabric together when heated with an iron. There are several products on the market for your fusible applique projects, but these tips are universal.
Clipping curves in the seam allowances on a project is important to help it lay flat when turning right sides out. Making sure to complete this step will make your project more polished, so don’t be tempted to skip it! Here are three ways to clip your curves.
A fun cut and sew panel tutorial to make your own three dolls with legs,
tails, ties and tote bags with small sea creature friends that fit inside, all on one panel.
When it comes to choosing a sewing machine, there are some very well known and respected manufacturers, and there will be multiple machines that will work for your needs. Here are some considerations for narrowing down your list and choosing a machine that you will use and enjoy for years to come.
Have a precut, but don’t know how to sew it up? Here are three great resources! Note that with any precut, it will likely need supplementing with a background fabric of some sort to make it big enough and add necessary space for the prints to have maximum impact.
You don’t need a dedicated room for sewing, but there are some things to consider that will make your sewing life better whether you’re at the kitchen table or in a studio space.
Y-Seams can seem intimidating, but they don’t need to be! A Y-seam is named for the shape of the seam where three adjoining pieces intersect, but they can vary in appearance and be used to join hexagons, triangles and diamond shapes.
Use scraps and overcome your fear of Y-Seams with these quick adorable tree ornaments! These super-simple tree decorations are a take on the traditional tumbling block.
Practise arranging your quilt blocks on point to make this Christmas tree design!
This design includes two simple types of blocks to sew. Grab a stack of fat quarters and let’s go.
Plastic bags are out and reusable shopping bags are in, so it’s time to get crafting! This fun design will showcase your favourite prints in a cute shopping bag that’s compact enough to fold up into your pocket or purse.
Have you ever struggled to sew piping without your first round of stitches showing? It can be a tricky task, but we’ve got some useful tips that will help you keep your piping neat and tidy!
Have you ever struggled to sew piping without your first round of stitches showing? It can be a tricky task, but we’ve got some useful tips that will help you keep your piping neat and tidy!
Tame your wide-neck clothing with these no-slip hanger covers. The grippy nature of flannel fabric keeps your straps and shoulders in place, and they take minutes to make.
If you’re looking for an alternative to disposable gift wrap, we can help! Furoshiki is a traditional Japanese gift wrapping technique that is more than 2,000 years old and uses our favourite material – fabric!