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Sewing for beginners in simple terms

Tips, tricks and buying advice for the beginner sewist

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 Fabric Coasters with FREE Sewing Pattern and VIDEO

DIY Fabric Coasters with FREE Sewing Pattern and VIDEO

In my house, everyone must use coasters! Especially if they’re drinking a hot beverage. A hot cup sitting on a surface without a coaster won’t just leave a wet circle,...
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How to Sew a Headband – Easy Stretchy Headband Tutorial

How to Sew a Headband – Easy Stretchy Headband Tutorial

Today I will show you how to sew a headband in less than 10 minutes! Headbands are great when you’re playing tennis or basketball, but they aren’t good just for...
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DIY Lunch Bag – Free Sewing Pattern and VIDEO Tutorial

DIY Lunch Bag – Free Sewing Pattern and VIDEO Tutorial

Back in the day when I was a kid, we all used to carry those tin lunch boxes with us wherever we went because our moms would go berserk if...
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25+ Free Felt Animal Patterns – Easy and Cute Felt Animals

25+ Free Felt Animal Patterns – Easy and Cute Felt Animals

All of us who enjoy sewing and love doing it as much as possible know how many perks this hobby brings to the table. One of those benefits is being...
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How to Sew a Vaccination Record Card Holder for 1 or 2 people

How to Sew a Vaccination Record Card Holder for 1 or 2 people

Learn how to make your own vaccination record card holder.  The card is not made from a durable plastic, because there may be changes and updates. It’s a bit of...
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DIY Reusable Microwave Popcorn Bag (VIDEO)

DIY Reusable Microwave Popcorn Bag (VIDEO)

Popcorn is one of the best snacks you could make as far as I’m concerned. Tasty, fun, and apparently, great for dieting since Madonna said she lost quite a bit...
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Anti fog face Mask for Glasses Wearers | Reverse Nose Fold Face Mask Pattern

Anti fog face Mask for Glasses Wearers | Reverse Nose Fold Face Mask Pattern

I've been wearing prescription glasses ever since I was 15. I'm nearsighted. Eyewear has been a part of my life ever since and I've embraced it. But there are times...
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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!