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Tips, tricks and buying advice for the beginner sewist

20+ Halloween Sewing Projects You Can Make Today

20+ Halloween Sewing Projects You Can Make Today

Are you ready for some spooky, not so spooky or cute Halloween themed projects? If you need some super easy Halloween ideas to sew in the very last minute, this...
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How to Make a Froebel Star – Danish Christmas Star Ornament with Fabric

How to Make a Froebel Star – Danish Christmas Star Ornament with Fabric

With Christmas coming up a Froebel star, also called German or Danish star makes a beautiful decoration to add to a tree or a wreath. This classic Danish Star Christmas...
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You’ve Been Booed with Free Printables

You’ve Been Booed with Free Printables

This time it’s not sewing project that we have for you, but instead a “You’ve been Booed” set of free Halloween themed printables, with all the instructions, that you can...
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15+ Free Teddy Bear Patterns To Sew {Adorable}

15+ Free Teddy Bear Patterns To Sew {Adorable}

Boys and girls, the little ones and the not so little ones all have one thing in common. They all love teddy bears! The all-time favorite kids' toy is the...
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Free Pillowcase Dress Pattern and Size Chart (for Girls)

Free Pillowcase Dress Pattern and Size Chart (for Girls)

The so-called pillowcase dress, in a rainbow of color choices, is a timeless classic for little girls. It can be made with a bow that ties on one shoulder, or...
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25+ Free Bag Sewing Patterns YOU Can Sew

25+ Free Bag Sewing Patterns YOU Can Sew

Craft your own tote bags, hand bags and other fabric bags using these free bag sewing patterns. A girl can never have too many bags, especially when they're as stylish...
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17+ Free Sewing Patterns for Women’s Pants

17+ Free Sewing Patterns for Women’s Pants

Want to sew your own pants but don't know how? Here is a list of easy, comfy and free sewing patterns for pants - anything from elastic waist, drawstring, pull...
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Best Places to Buy Fabric Online in the US, CA, UK, and AU

Best Places to Buy Fabric Online in the US, CA, UK, and AU

I love online fabric stores as I can shop at any time, from the morning with a steaming cup of coffee at hand, to late into the afternoon and evening...
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Repurpose or Upcycle Old Sweaters

Repurpose or Upcycle Old Sweaters

Who knew that there are so many creative ways to upcycle sweaters? From creative home décor to accessories and pet beds, you can make a ton of things you can...
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Upcycling Denim – Ideas for Reusing Old Jeans

Upcycling Denim – Ideas for Reusing Old Jeans

Do you love a good upcycle? I have stacks and stacks of old t-shirts and old jeans in all sizes and colors I just can't bear to part with. But...
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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!