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Sewing for beginners in simple terms

Tips, tricks and buying advice for the beginner sewist

DIY Playing Cards Holder

DIY Playing Cards Holder

When you play scrabble you have a holder for the letters – so why don’t people have playing card holders? This playing card holder enables you to sort your cards...
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Octopus Stuffed Animal Patterns

Octopus Stuffed Animal Patterns

Who wouldn’t want a squishy octopus buddy to brighten up their day? For those with a creative streak, sewing an octopus stuffed animal is a delightful challenge. These free ostopus...
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DIY Fabric Pie Carrier // How to sew a French pie carrier [VIDEO]

DIY Fabric Pie Carrier // How to sew a French pie carrier [VIDEO]

A reversible pie carrier is going to keep your pie dish horizontal and its contents safe while you transport it to someone’s home and get through the social chit-chat before...
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Waterproof vs Water Resistant vs Water Repellent Fabric

Waterproof vs Water Resistant vs Water Repellent Fabric

Creating your own clothing, accessories, and home decor, are just some of the projects that sewists love to take on. Choosing a suitable fabric for your project is one of...
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DIY Owl Keychain // Owl Stuffed Animal

DIY Owl Keychain // Owl Stuffed Animal

 If you want to make a small owl stuffed animal or an owl keychain, this post is for you!  Below you will find my step by step written tutorial with...
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DIY Angel Wing Christmas Ornament [Free pattern and VIDEO]

DIY Angel Wing Christmas Ornament [Free pattern and VIDEO]

If you are missing a loved one this Christmas, make these beautiful DIY Angel Wing ornaments to remember them. Year after year your loved ones will have that special place...
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How to Make a Swirled Kimekomi Fabric Ball

How to Make a Swirled Kimekomi Fabric Ball

This is a great exercise to do with kids to show them how mathematics can help them create something beautiful. The no-sew tutorial removes any issues around sewing machines and...
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Felt Food Patterns – Ultimate List with 124 templates

Felt Food Patterns – Ultimate List with 124 templates

Felt food toys kids can play with! From vegetables and fruits to intricate desserts and drinks - you will find amazing stuff to make. I can guarantee it would be...
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Free Owl Stuffed Animal Patterns – Easy DIY Sewing Projects for Cozy Companions

Free Owl Stuffed Animal Patterns – Easy DIY Sewing Projects for Cozy Companions

Whooo's ready to sew some adorable owl plushies? Get those sewing machines warmed up, because we've got a hoot of a roundup for you today! From wise old barn owls...
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DIY Pot Handles and Lid Holder

DIY Pot Handles and Lid Holder

This little invention is so neat – it keeps the lid firmly on the pot while removing it from the stove with the insulated fabric that wraps over the handles....
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diy surgical scrub cap

3d face mask pattern

Free Face Mask Pattern (Tutorial+Video)

How to make yourself a fitted half face mask

DIY cloth face mask with ties

DIY Cloth Face Mask with Ties

Make yourself a pleated fabric face mask with fabric ties

how to sew a surgical face mask

DIY pleated surgical mask pattern

How to make a pleated surgical face mask in 5 minutes

 

Where to start
  • Product guides: If you are looking to buy a machine browse or search the product guides to pick the best one for you. No matter whether you are looking to create fashion, to make home decorations, crafts, or even quilts, we have a guide with just the top picks so you can easily find the most suitable model for your needs. Having the right machine and using quality supplies is crucial. Get this wrong and it can quickly turn the blissful experience into a frustration. This is why we have a section with practical tips and advice that strive to answer the most common question and provide solutions to the problems.
  • Types of machines: If you are still not sure which one is for you, I recommend you read this guide where we break down the different categories according to the skill level (beginner, intermediate or advanced), the intended application (sewing, quilting, embroidery), the fabrics you use most often, whether they are computerized or manual, and even by their size. It will give you a head start and a quick understanding of the available options, as well as giving you a handy list of the top pick in each category, so you can figure out which is best for you without much hassle.
  • Learn to sew: here we go through the basics, which will be the best fabrics for your current project. Basic troubleshooting tips for all common problems: thread jamming, wrong fabric or thread, problems with sewing heavy fabrics properly and plenty of other issues
  • Patterns and tutorials: we have a massive collection of patterns for items you can use daily. Key holders, toys, They are both very easy and real fun to sew even by the tiny sewists.Sew on!