These Magnetic Snaps are Easier to Sew Around
Having the right tools and supplies makes all the difference!
Sewing Technique Tutorials
Learn how to hem pants, use your sewing machine feet, make bias binding, and more!
‘Sew’ Many Ways To Use Ribbon
Ribbon can be one of the most useful items in your sewing stash. The free sewing projects in this roundup post are all made with ribbon and yet each one is different from the next. The free patterns are printable…
DIY Video – How to Make Embroidery Thread Tassels!
There is a DIY trend that I simply love… and I might be obsessed with – tassels!
How and When to Use the Walking Foot on Your Sewing Machine
I LOVE to use the walking foot on my sewing machine (also known as an even-feed foot). I’ve gotten questions over the years about why I am using it for one project or another. So here’s the (kind-of) long version if you want me to share all… Then I’ll list the situations where I like to use it most.
How to sew with a Rolled Hem Foot
It’s been a while since we’ve had a ‘Sewing 201‘ post! I’ve been sewing with my rolled hem foot quite a bit lately, so I snapped a few photos. In this blog post I’m going to share some tips and tricks to get this foot working for you. The rolled hem foot sews just that, a narrow rolled hem that’s pretty on scarves, blouses, dresses, or even curtains.
7 Ways to Sew Straighter – How to sew straight seams, topstitching, and quilting
Whoever made up the phrase ‘I can’t even sew a straight line!’ didn’t know what they were talking about because sewing a straight line is one of the hardest things to master.
That’s why I’m so glad there are lots of tools (and a few tricks) available to us to make it much easier to sew straight. Because let’s face it: having straight seam lines, topstitching, edgestitching, and sometimes quilting can make your project look a lot more professional.
Sewing on a Budget: 7 helpful tips!
When I started this blog nearly 7 years ago, I was sewing from a corner of our family room and anything I bought came out of our family’s budget – keeping expenses down was extremely important!
5 Things Sewists who Know Don’t Sew
In the 30+ years that I’ve been sewing, I’ve learned so many lessons (and made some silly mistakes along the way).
Probably the lesson I’m the most grateful for – is how to say no.
There are lots of sewing things that I say ‘no’ to. Here are five…
3 Sewing Mistakes I’ve Made (and how I avoid them)
A long time ago I didn’t love sewing so much (gasp!).
But now I do. I. Do. Love. Sewing. So Much!
So what happened?
Spring Cleaning Time! How to Clean Your Sewing Machine the safe way
Your sewing machine needs to be cleaned regularly in order to keep running like you want it to. Do you open her up at least once a month to get rid of those dust bunnies? I sure hope so!