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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Sewing for beginners in simple terms
Tips, tricks and buying advice for the beginner sewist
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
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}
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)
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: How to Make a Realistic Fabric Rose
Make a gorgeous fabric rose to add to your home decor or to give MOM for mother's day. A gorgeous handmade gift topper you can sew by hand or machine....
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DIY Surgical Scrub Cap Free Sewing Pattern
Coronavirus is causing a lot of troubles for health workers all around the world. Not only do they have to work much more than usual, but they also have to...
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LEVEL UP: Face Mask with Eye Shield Protection DIY
Make yourself a face mask with eye shield in just minutes. These fabric face masks can be used when going out in public and while wearing a homemade face mask...
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How to Make Bias Binding Tape
A super quick and efficient way to make bias TAPE or bias BINDING. No tools required! You can buy bias tape from stores, but usually there is very limited selection...
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Fast and Easy No Elastic Face Mask [with Filter pocket and Nose Stay]
Do you want a face mask with a good coverage that you can sew up in 5 minutes flat? A lot of readers asked me to come up with a...
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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!