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Sewing for beginners in simple terms

Tips, tricks and buying advice for the beginner sewist

Decorative Quilt Border Patterns to Add Character to Your Project

Decorative Quilt Border Patterns to Add Character to Your Project

As the needle gracefully weaves through the fabric, a story unfolds. Each stitch, each pattern, and each color tells a tale of creativity and tradition. Quilt border patterns are more...
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Heart-shaped Pot Holder [FREE Heart Pot Holder Pattern]

Heart-shaped Pot Holder [FREE Heart Pot Holder Pattern]

A set of heart-shaped potholders is a fun way to introduce the Valentine theme to your kitchen this year. They are easy to make and, oh, so practical. Make sure...
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25+ Free Butterfly Quilt Patterns and Butterfly Block Templates

25+ Free Butterfly Quilt Patterns and Butterfly Block Templates

Do you love the airy look of butterflies but can't decide on a project? Flutter into the world of quilting with our delightful collection of free butterfly quilt patterns!  Browse...
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DIY Cutlery Pouch with a Napkin – Foolproof tutorial

DIY Cutlery Pouch with a Napkin – Foolproof tutorial

The DIY cutlery pouch with a napkin is very useful for picnics as you can take as many pouches as you will need. You can make as many as you...
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Labyrinth Quilt Patterns

Labyrinth Quilt Patterns

Labyrinth quilt patterns are a fascinating blend of art and geometry, offering quilters a chance to create intricate designs that resemble the complex twists and turns of a maze. With...
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DIY Four Corners Apron with Free Pattern in 9 sizes! [Kids and Adults]

DIY Four Corners Apron with Free Pattern in 9 sizes! [Kids and Adults]

This is a super little apron to make – well, not quite so little – it covers your clothes pretty well in case of spills and is an ideal item...
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Quilt-As-You-Go Quilt Patterns You Can Do On Weekends

Quilt-As-You-Go Quilt Patterns You Can Do On Weekends

It's time to level up your quilting game! Discover the ingenious quilt-as-you-go techniques that quilters everywhere are obsessing over. With these patterns as your guide, piecing and quilting become one...
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DIY Corner Bookmark [How to sew a corner bookmark in 3 minutes]

DIY Corner Bookmark [How to sew a corner bookmark in 3 minutes]

Want to spice up your reading routine with a touch of flair? Why not jazz it up with a DIY fabric corner bookmark! Say goodbye to dog-eared pages and hello...
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How to Sew a Bandana Baby Bib [Insta-Worthy]

How to Sew a Bandana Baby Bib [Insta-Worthy]

Tired of traditional baby bibs that lack personality? It's time to use your amazing sewing skills and create a charming bandana baby bib that's both fashionable and functional. In this...
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Quilted Jacket and Coat Sewing Patterns [FREE Pdfs and Tutorials]

Quilted Jacket and Coat Sewing Patterns [FREE Pdfs and Tutorials]

Discover the joy of crafting your own quilted jackets with our range of sewing patterns, designed to inspire creativity and individuality. Each pattern in our collection is carefully curated to...
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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!