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Sewing for beginners in simple terms

Tips, tricks and buying advice for the beginner sewist

Breakaway Lanyard with Loops for Pens and Glasses // Sew Breakaway Pen Lanyard

Breakaway Lanyard with Loops for Pens and Glasses // Sew Breakaway Pen Lanyard

Whether you're a teacher, nurse, on the shop floor counting stock, or even sewing from home, keeping your pens and glasses close at hand is now a breeze. In this...
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Breakaway Lanyard with Pockets // Lanyard with Twin Pockets and Breakaway Safety Claps

Breakaway Lanyard with Pockets // Lanyard with Twin Pockets and Breakaway Safety Claps

Whether you're an artist sketching in a park, a sewist pinning fabric at your cutting table, or a crochet enthusiastic working on a project, there's one frustration we all share:...
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Bow Shape Pillow in Three Sizes [VIDEO + Pattern]

Bow Shape Pillow in Three Sizes [VIDEO + Pattern]

Create this pretty bow pillow that will add an individual touch to a room - whether it is in a pretty print or stripe for a baby’s nursery, a child’s...
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3 Stripe Denim Tote Bag // Recycle Old Jeans // Denim Sewing project

3 Stripe Denim Tote Bag // Recycle Old Jeans // Denim Sewing project

Made great memories in your blue jeans? Can’t bear to part with them even though they aren’t quite what the style you’re wearing now? Well, make them into a tote...
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DIY Pocket Prayer Keychain // Pocket Prayer Keyring Sewing Pattern

DIY Pocket Prayer Keychain // Pocket Prayer Keyring Sewing Pattern

This pocket prayer keychain makes a lovely little gift. Each time the recipient picks up their keys they will be reminded of their faith. The pocket prayer keychain is there...
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DIY Foldable Luggage Tag // How to Sew a Foldable Luggage Tag Holder

DIY Foldable Luggage Tag // How to Sew a Foldable Luggage Tag Holder

Make a fabric luggage tag for your next adventure! Whether you are making one for yourself or you want to create the perfect thoughful gift, this foldable luggage tag is...
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DIY Closet Hanging Shoe Organizer

DIY Closet Hanging Shoe Organizer

Do you need a Closet Hanging Shoe Organizer? If your closet floor currently a "no-go zone" filled with a mosh pit of mismatched sneakers, then the answer is most definitely...
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DIY Triangle Pouch Bag Charm // Triangle zipper coin purse Sewing Pattern

DIY Triangle Pouch Bag Charm // Triangle zipper coin purse Sewing Pattern

We’ve all been there: you’re standing at your front door, arms full of groceries, doing the "desperation dance" while digging through your bag for your keys. Your hand brushes past...
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Mop Cover with Fold Over Elastic – Super Easy

Mop Cover with Fold Over Elastic – Super Easy

Need a mop cover in a hurry? All you need is a piece of towelling – a section from an old towel will do, some elastic you can fold over,...
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DIY Mop Cover out of Old Towels and Elastic

DIY Mop Cover out of Old Towels and Elastic

I’m not sure about you, but each time I buy a mop it seems to come with a different size cover - forget about a universal size cover fitting all...
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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!