We have come a long way from your mother’s huge sewing machine, producing enough noise to overpower every other sound in the home. Today, sewing machines are relatively compact, computerized,...
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Sewing for beginners in simple terms
Tips, tricks and buying advice for the beginner sewist
Best Fabric for Napkins and Placemats
Newbie sewists usually start with simple projects suitable for beginners. Placemats and napkins are a great option for you to learn how to sew properly. They are easy to make...
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Brother CS6000i Review – a Gorgeous Sewing Machine for Newbies
Let’s face it; not everyone is going to become the next Ralph Lauren or Giorgio Armani, even if one is completely engrossed in the world of fashion and the enthusiasm...
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Secrets of a Dressmaker: How to Check a Pattern after Drafting or Alterations
In case you are working on a project based on a pattern which you have made out of scratch or on a ready-made one which you have altered, you should...
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Three Ways to Master the Basics of Dressmaking When You Are an Absolute Beginner
If you are new to dressmaking and you are determined the art of making clothes by yourself, there are several rules to follow in order to ensure that you learn...
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Secrets of a Casual Seamstress: 6 Invaluable Tips for Sewing your Own Clothes
You have always envied people who can sew their own clothes and are actually good at it? Why not try making a garment yourself? If you think that you are...
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Best Sewing Machine for Making Clothes – 2020 Buying Guide
So, you have already made your first steps in sewing and feel confident enough to start making actual garments for yourself and for others? The first question which every beginning...
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The Rise of Dressmaking: Sewing Clothes vs Buying
To make your own clothes is not the simplest of crafts and hobbies, because it requires some experience with design patterns, fabric choices as well as using a sewing machine....
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Quilting FAQ Answered! Our Top Tips to Help Deal with Annoying Quilting Issues
Before you start quilting: The first step to a successfully machine quilted quilt is preparation of the quilt sandwich: The day before you plan to quilt, take your batting out...
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30 Super Cute and Easy Sewing Projects for Beginners
Try your hand at sewing with a ton of quick and easy sewing projects for beginners. If you want to sew unique and creative projects utilizing some fabric scraps, this...
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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!