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Sewing for beginners in simple terms

Tips, tricks and buying advice for the beginner sewist

How to Make a Reusable Bread Bag – DIY Bread Bag Tutorial

How to Make a Reusable Bread Bag – DIY Bread Bag Tutorial

Today’s tutorial is all about making a re-usable bread bag. Say no to plastic and take your bread bags with you when you go to your local baker, or use...
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11+ Free Barbie Clothes Patterns to Dress Up Your Fashion Doll

11+ Free Barbie Clothes Patterns to Dress Up Your Fashion Doll

A girl can never have too many clothes, especially when they're as cute as these outfits! Barbie is no exception, but filling her closet might be quite expensive. But if...
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How to Make a Hen Apron | Free Chicken Saddle Pattern

How to Make a Hen Apron | Free Chicken Saddle Pattern

Making a chicken apron or hen saddle can certainly help stop bullying in your flock. People who keep hens will appreciate these nifty little garments that help stop chickens pecking...
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DIY Fabric Remote Control Holder – How to sew an Armchair caddy with 4 pockets

DIY Fabric Remote Control Holder – How to sew an Armchair caddy with 4 pockets

If you regularly spend time digging down the side of the lounge cushions in search of the TV and other remotes then you definitely need this remote holder. Remotes end...
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Christmas Gift Card Holder – Video and FREE Pattern

Christmas Gift Card Holder – Video and FREE Pattern

A perfect way to use up small bits of fabric, this gift card holder makes giving a gift card so much more special than putting it in a plain envelope....
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21+ Free Maxi Dress Patterns and Gorgeous Long Dress Tutorials

21+ Free Maxi Dress Patterns and Gorgeous Long Dress Tutorials

Turn a piece of fabric into a stylish frock with one of these free maxi dress patterns. Just check all the options - from boho to chick, from strapless to...
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Best 25+ Free Christmas Tree Skirt Patterns

Best 25+ Free Christmas Tree Skirt Patterns

In my household, there’s one decoration that is essential to finalizing the Christmas tree. It’s the Christmas tree skirt! Having a pretty fabric covering it is way more appealing. Also,...
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DIY Round Drawstring Makeup Bag (VIDEO)

DIY Round Drawstring Makeup Bag (VIDEO)

The trend is for round drawstring makeup bags these days. They are so much easier than cosmetics pouches where you have to dig for what you need. With the circular...
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12+ Free Mug Rug Patterns to Snack in Style

12+ Free Mug Rug Patterns to Snack in Style

Learn how to sew a mug rug with this collection of free sewing patterns and enjoy your breakfast tea or coffee on a mini quilt all year-round. Check out my...
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DIY Triangle Coin Purse Pattern with NO Exposed Seams

DIY Triangle Coin Purse Pattern with NO Exposed Seams

It may be called the triangle coin purse but this cute little pyramid shaped bag with its zipper opening and convenient hanging loop has so many uses, other than keeping...
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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!