What is Terry cloth? We are so used to seeing terrycloth around us in everyday home décor items, from towels to bathrobes, upholstery material to cleaning cloths, yet very few...
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Sewing for beginners in simple terms
Tips, tricks and buying advice for the beginner sewist
41+ Modern and Free Paper Piecing Patterns to Quilt Today
Out of all the things I have tried over the last months, foundation paper piecing is my favorite way to use up scraps! I literally spent dozens of hours to...
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What is Tulle Fabric and Types of Tulle
What is tulle fabric? Tulle is a lightweight, sheer, mesh net fabric used in many different applications, but is particularly popular for wedding gowns, bridal veils and decorations. Tulle can...
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26+ Free Hand Embroidery Patterns (Adorable and Easy)
Browse our extensive collection of free embroidery patterns to download and get you inspired for your next sewing project! Embroidery has the power to transform a plain looking dress or...
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How to Trace a Sewing Pattern (EASY Method)
Whatever your reason for tracing a sewing pattern, knowing how to trace patterns with the correct materials can save you a lot of time. We suggest the best materials to...
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19+ Free Star Quilt Patterns and Star Blocks
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How to make a cat plush – DIY Sock kittens
It’s kind of sad to throw away a perfectly good sock, so make a family of sock kittens from those lonely socks. Or if you prefer, you can use a...
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Yo-yo quilt Projects and Ideas
Making yo-yos is a fun activity and a great way to use up little scraps of fabric. They are perfect on the go sewing project. Sewing yo-yos is a mindless...
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20+ Vintage Apron Patterns – Free, Cute and Easy to Sew
Travel back in time with these gorgeous vintage apron patterns. Dressing up in a retro apron will definitely make the chores, baking, cooking and cleaning much more enjoyable. Browse through...
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Fabric Panel Ideas – 15+ Creative Ways to Use Fabric Panels
When I'm looking at fabric I am not only thinking about a project I can make with it. I always try to come up with out of the box ideas...
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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!