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Sewing for beginners in simple terms

Tips, tricks and buying advice for the beginner sewist

Sewing Room Ideas – Functional and Pretty to Boost Productivity

Sewing Room Ideas – Functional and Pretty to Boost Productivity

My husband and I are currently renovating our home, and hopefully I will have a beautifully organized space at last. Over the years I accumulated a large stash of fabrics...
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DIY socks – How to Sew Easy Socks with Free Pattern

DIY socks – How to Sew Easy Socks with Free Pattern

DIY socks in three to four minutes? Yes, seriously. All you need is enough fabric to cut four pieces the size of the sole of your slippers. Use slim fitting...
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Sewing Room Organization Tips

Sewing Room Organization Tips

Everything you need to know about getting your sewing room organized (and how to stay this way!) Getting your sewing room in order might seem easy, but what about the...
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Free Wheelchair and Walker Bag Patterns

Free Wheelchair and Walker Bag Patterns

These wheelchair or walker bag patterns come in many different forms and they are a great gift for anyone who needs to use a walker or wheelchair. These mobility walker...
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DIY Dog Collar – How to Sew a Dog Collar

DIY Dog Collar – How to Sew a Dog Collar

Our DIY dog collar features a soft cotton exterior that both looks good and protects sensitive skin on the dog’s neck with a solid nylon core webbing for durability and...
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Scrap Fabric Projects – 50 Brilliant Ways to Use up Fabric Leftovers

Scrap Fabric Projects – 50 Brilliant Ways to Use up Fabric Leftovers

If you are an avid sewist, the chances are you have an overflowing bucket, bag, shelf or wardrobe full of fabric scraps and leftovers from previous sewing projects. I don't...
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How to Make a Tablecloth to Fit ANY Table Shape or Size

How to Make a Tablecloth to Fit ANY Table Shape or Size

It’s so exciting to learn how to make a tablecloth to fit any shape and size table. Once you know how, there are no limitations as you can head out...
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25+ Free Easy Quilt Patterns for Beginners

25+ Free Easy Quilt Patterns for Beginners

If you are looking for easy and free quilt pattern for beginners, look no further. This wonderful selection of simple quilt patterns is everything you need to get started. All...
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DIY Chair Cushion – How to Make a Chair Cushion [VIDEO]

DIY Chair Cushion – How to Make a Chair Cushion [VIDEO]

Outside chair cushion tend to fade in the sun and having a beautiful outdoor area relies on fresh looking cushions. The ready-made ones come in a limited variety of colors...
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15+ DIY Corsage Ideas and How to make a Corsage for a Prom or a Wedding

15+ DIY Corsage Ideas and How to make a Corsage for a Prom or a Wedding

Nothing makes a woman look more beautiful than some flowers on her dress, top, or around her wrist. This ornament can make a special occasion like weddings or proms even...
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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!