May 12, 2025
Most patterns and projects provide fabric requirements to help guide how much you should buy. But what if you are stash building – how do you decide?
April 8, 2025
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.
March 11, 2025
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.
February 8, 2025
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.
January 3, 2025
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.
December 12, 2024
You’ll experience less frustration with your sewing projects if you can keep your machine clean and in good working order.
November 12, 2024
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.
September 5, 2024
When it comes to sewing curves, you can pin, pin, pin or you can try this method. Either way, the secret to successful pieced curves is to slow down from your usual pace and stitch little by little until the seam is complete. Let’s give the one-pin method a try…
August 13, 2024
Whether you’re making ties, straps, rouleau loops or any other thin fabric tubes, turning them right side out can be a challenge. Here is a simple and fast way to do it without having to buy any fancy notions.
June 12, 2024
Taking the time to press your seams correctly will lead to sharp, neat points. Here’s how to do it!