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Sewing for beginners in simple terms

Tips, tricks and buying advice for the beginner sewist

How to Make a Lanyard out of Fabric (Quick and Easy)

How to Make a Lanyard out of Fabric (Quick and Easy)

I needed to replace a lanyard that I had and I decided to whip up a fabric lanyard instead of buying it. It's such a quick and easy project that...
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4th of July Sewing Projects – Easy RED, WHITE, and BLUE Patriotic patterns

4th of July Sewing Projects – Easy RED, WHITE, and BLUE Patriotic patterns

I see blue, red and white everywhere and I just can't get enough of it. With 4th of July just around the corner, I had the perfect excuse to browse...
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DIY Reusable Bowl Covers with Elastic – Easy Sewing Project

DIY Reusable Bowl Covers with Elastic – Easy Sewing Project

I love to cook and I dare say I’m pretty good at it, but I just can’t cook small meals. So almost everything I cook lasts us at least two...
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30+ Free Stuffed Animal Patterns – The Best and CUTEST Plushies

30+ Free Stuffed Animal Patterns – The Best and CUTEST Plushies

If you have always wanted to know how to make a stuffed animal then you need to check out our free stuffed animal patterns. There are so many animals to...
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How to Sew a Ball / Sphere Sewing Pattern for a Nice Round Shape

How to Sew a Ball / Sphere Sewing Pattern for a Nice Round Shape

Learn how to sew a ball out of fabric in just 7 easy steps. These soft fabric balls are great toys for toddlers, for big kids who’d love to play...
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DIY Father’s Day Gifts for Dad You Can Make in 1 hour or Less

DIY Father’s Day Gifts for Dad You Can Make in 1 hour or Less

It can be tough to buy a gift for a guy that wants nothing, so why don't you go homemade? If you want to give something that is personal, thoughtful...
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Best Sewing Magazines for Beginners That Worth Subscribing to

Best Sewing Magazines for Beginners That Worth Subscribing to

Sewing magazines offer a lot more than you could get from simply watching YouTube videos. With all of the YouTube sewing videos and tutorials that are available to anyone with...
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DIY Fabric Hair Bun Maker and Holder – Tutorial and Free Pattern

DIY Fabric Hair Bun Maker and Holder – Tutorial and Free Pattern

As a kid I used to watch my mother make a bun by catching her long auburn hair up into a ponytail, placing a springy looking doughnut shaped ‘thing’ over...
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DIY Shower Cap – How to Sew a Shower Cap in 10 minutes

DIY Shower Cap – How to Sew a Shower Cap in 10 minutes

Making your own shower cap means you can customize the shower cap to the amount of hair you need to tuck up into it. Short haired girls will need a...
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40+ Types of Dresses – Ultimate Guide to Dress Styles

40+ Types of Dresses – Ultimate Guide to Dress Styles

So, you want to buy or make a new dress – but which of the 40 dress styles discussed here, are the ones for you, based on your figure type,...
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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!