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Sewing for beginners in simple terms

Tips, tricks and buying advice for the beginner sewist

Triangle quilt patterns

Triangle quilt patterns

  16 Half Square Triangle Quilt Patterns https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OLrB7V_edc written tutorial: Createwithclaudia Designing with triangles by Freshlypieced HST layouts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCVw9YW4ooY by Haileystitches Ombre – modern triangle quilt pattern by Seekatesew Strip Tube...
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DIY Easter Bunny Treat Bag (so cute!)

DIY Easter Bunny Treat Bag (so cute!)

No matter how old a person is, the gift of a little homemade  bag filled with Easter treats makes Easter a special event. If you have time make this little...
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Fat Quarter Quilt Patterns

Fat Quarter Quilt Patterns

The versatility of fat quarters makes them a popular choice for quilters, allowing for the creation of intricate patchwork, appliqué, and various block designs. These patterns take advantage of the...
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How to Sew a Lined Vest (Fur Lined Vest Tutorial)

How to Sew a Lined Vest (Fur Lined Vest Tutorial)

Have you ever wanted to change up an outfit with a little edge-to-edge vest to add a pop of color or simply to add a bit of contrast? Well, we...
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26+ Free Coin Purse Patterns [Simple Coin Pouches to Sew]

26+ Free Coin Purse Patterns [Simple Coin Pouches to Sew]

It's time to add a dash of creativity to your pocket companions with our fabulous array of easy coin purse patterns! Whether you're a seasoned pro or a sewing newbie,...
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How to Sew Self-binding Placemats [the Easiest Way]

How to Sew Self-binding Placemats [the Easiest Way]

I love self-binding placemats. You can make sets for various occasions – choosing the colors and prints to fit the theme – Christmas, a special anniversary, birthdays, and other cultural...
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18+ Pinwheel Quilt Patterns

18+ Pinwheel Quilt Patterns

Imagine a whirlwind of creativity and artistry, captured in the graceful spin of a pinwheel quilt pattern. With its dynamic design and captivating symmetry, the pinwheel pattern has long been...
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DIY Casserole Carrier (Insulated Food Carrier) with Free Pattern

DIY Casserole Carrier (Insulated Food Carrier) with Free Pattern

This insulated food carrier is stylish and easy to make with our step-by-step instructions. It's just perfect for keeping food insulated while you travel to a destination. Whether it is...
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25+ Stunning Flower Embroidery Patterns to Welcome Spring

25+ Stunning Flower Embroidery Patterns to Welcome Spring

As the first buds of spring start to bloom, there's no better way to celebrate the season's arrival than by diving into a world of colorful creativity with our latest...
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How to Sew a Button – 2 hole, 4 hole or Shank buttons [by Hand or with a Machine ]

How to Sew a Button – 2 hole, 4 hole or Shank buttons [by Hand or with a Machine ]

Sewing on a button is easy right – you just go in and out the holes and there you are. Well not quite if you want the sewn-on button to...
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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!