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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Sewing for beginners in simple terms
Tips, tricks and buying advice for the beginner sewist
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
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
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]
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
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 Curtain Tie Backs – Unique, Functional and Decorative Ideas
Upgrade your window treatments with handmade curtain tie backs. They are both functional and decorative, and add a little flair to the room. The good news is that they are...
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DIY Sliding Pencil Case with Free Pattern [Stand up Pen Pouch VIDEO]
The sliding pen pouch (pop up pencil case or vertical pencil case) is great for keeping your marker pens and other pens together in an upright position with a zip...
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DIY Hammock for Stuffed Animals to Keep Them off the Floor
This DIY stuffed animal hammock is great when you need a diy stuffed animal storage off the floor. All these handmade toy hammocks will do a great job of keeping...
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DIY Beach Towel Cover Up without a Pattern
When we’ve gone to the beach we have probably all done the wrap-the-towel-around-the-waist look, then rolled the top down so it shows off the hips, or if we want a...
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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!