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Sewing for beginners in simple terms

Tips, tricks and buying advice for the beginner sewist

DIY Sleep Mask For Stylish Sleep – Tutorial and Free Pattern

DIY Sleep Mask For Stylish Sleep – Tutorial and Free Pattern

Beauty sleep is so important, that you really don't want to miss on your zzzs. However this can be a real challenge sometimes if you have kids or have trouble...
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DIY Reusable Cotton Rounds | How to Make Zero Waste Makeup Remover Pads

DIY Reusable Cotton Rounds | How to Make Zero Waste Makeup Remover Pads

One of my favorite sustainable sewing projects is making these DIY reusable cotton rounds. As a woman, I have to use quite a lot of cotton rounds monthly, and if...
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DIY Scarf Face Mask Free Sewing Pattern

DIY Scarf Face Mask Free Sewing Pattern

Wearing a mask makes it a bit difficult to sport some accessories like scarfs, which can be a bit bothersome. Even so, you definitely shouldn’t avoid using a face mask...
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How to Make a DIY Jar Opener for a Bit of Extra Grip

How to Make a DIY Jar Opener for a Bit of Extra Grip

Jars that won’t open no matter what can be a real pain sometimes. Especially if you’re cooking and you need that ingredient right away or your famous special chili won’t...
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Easy Reusable DIY Face Shield with Cute Bow Headband

Easy Reusable DIY Face Shield with Cute Bow Headband

Making your DIY face shield mask is a smart move if you need extra protection. Making this easy reusable face shield is a great move if you want to combine...
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DIY Hand Sanitizer Holder – Free Pattern + VIDEO Tutorial

DIY Hand Sanitizer Holder – Free Pattern + VIDEO Tutorial

I have a confession to make. Up until recently I was still digging inside my purse to find my hand gel every single time I needed to use it. The...
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How to Make Fabric Bows | DIY Fabric Bow Tutorial

How to Make Fabric Bows | DIY Fabric Bow Tutorial

DIY fabric bows are so versatile. They’re cute and stylish, and you can put them on almost anything! Back in the days whenever I used to see a fabric bow...
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Best FITTING Face Mask with Size Calculations for Custom Fit

Best FITTING Face Mask with Size Calculations for Custom Fit

Why I call this the best fitting face mask? Ever since the coronavirus (COVID-19) hit, I’ve been searching for a better fitting mask. I’ve already made 5 different face masks...
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DIY Hair Ties | How to Make Hair Ties {FREE Pattern}

DIY Hair Ties | How to Make Hair Ties {FREE Pattern}

Those lovely DIY hair ties are soo cute and soo easy to make. It's a project that is great for both beginners and kids and whips up in just 5...
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DIY Ear Saver for Face Masks | Ear Guards for Nurses (+7 addl ear protectors ideas)

DIY Ear Saver for Face Masks | Ear Guards for Nurses (+7 addl ear protectors ideas)

Almost all healthcare workers are currently in close contact with persons infected by coronavirus daily. During the entire time at work, they have to wear a face mask with ear...
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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!