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Tips, tricks and buying advice for the beginner sewist

Modern Men’s Sewing Patterns – Easy DIY Outfits for Beginners

Modern Men’s Sewing Patterns – Easy DIY Outfits for Beginners

Sewing patterns for men are a game-changer for anyone looking to create personalized, stylish clothing. These mens clothing sewing patterns offer the key to unlocking a bespoke wardrobe that fits perfectly...
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Tote bag with 3 pockets

Tote bag with 3 pockets

As a child I watched grannies dig through their handbags and decided I never wanted to have to scratch for my belongings – it just seemed such an ‘old’ thing...
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Beach Bag Patterns

Beach Bag Patterns

Hope you'll enjoy our collection of cool beach bag patterns - from oversized beach bags to bags with multiple pockets, bags made out of fabric, mesh or canvas, there is...
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How to Sew a Sanitary Pad Pouch [Step by Step VIDEO]

How to Sew a Sanitary Pad Pouch [Step by Step VIDEO]

If you have every had the embarrassment of dropping your purse and having the odd tampon or sanitary towel spill out, then you absolutely need this nifty little cotton fabric...
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Messenger Bag Patterns – Trendy DIY Designs YOU Can Sew

Messenger Bag Patterns – Trendy DIY Designs YOU Can Sew

Ready to level up your DIY game and add a personal touch to your style? Dive into the world of messenger bag patterns where you can create the ultimate accessory...
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Types of Bags for Every Occasion [A to Z Guide for the Bags YOU need]

We love bags – not just because they are so useful but for their aesthetic beauty! What would we do without our overnight bag for that quick weekend away, the...
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17+ DIY Denim Quilt Ideas [Great for Upcycling Old Jeans]

17+ DIY Denim Quilt Ideas [Great for Upcycling Old Jeans]

Denim quilts offer a fusion of comfort, durability, and timeless style. They are essential for anyone looking to repurpose old jeans into something both practical and decorative. Denim quilt patterns...
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How to Sew a Card Wallet

How to Sew a Card Wallet

Sewing a card wallet to take a few cards makes life so easy when you need to reach for a card in a hurry. The card wallet opens up so...
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15+ Fox Plush Patterns – Fox Stuffed Animal Patterns

15+ Fox Plush Patterns – Fox Stuffed Animal Patterns

Discover the charm of handmade with our carefully curated selection of free fox stuffed animal patterns. These delightful designs offer a range of styles for making your very own plush...
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How to Make T-shirt Yarn Using the Entire Shirt in a Continuous Strand

How to Make T-shirt Yarn Using the Entire Shirt in a Continuous Strand

Making T-shirt yarn is a great way to reuse tshirt fabric. Create  all sorts of new items, ranging from rugs to cushion covers, blankets, storage containers, tote bags, pot holders...
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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!