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Sewing for beginners in simple terms

Tips, tricks and buying advice for the beginner sewist

Free Charm Pack Quilt Patterns

Free Charm Pack Quilt Patterns

Do you love quilting but hate how expensive it can be? If so, you need to discover the magic of charm packs. These pre-cut fabric squares are an affordable and...
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Sewing with Kids FAQ All Parents Should Read

Sewing with Kids FAQ All Parents Should Read

You love spending all the free time you have enjoying your endless passion of sewing and dressmaking, but you find that you are missing on spending more quality time with...
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How to Make a Baby Bib – with FREE baby bib pattern

How to Make a Baby Bib – with FREE baby bib pattern

One of the best gifts for a new mom is a set of handmade baby bibs. Our free baby bib pattern comes in two sizes.. The visuals and step by...
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Free Dog Bed Patterns to Save Money and Spoil Your Pup

Free Dog Bed Patterns to Save Money and Spoil Your Pup

Looking for a way to spoil your furry friend without breaking the bank? Say goodbye to boring store-bought beds and hello to our collection of free dog bed sewing patterns....
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42 Burlap Projects (Sew and NO-sew crafts)

42 Burlap Projects (Sew and NO-sew crafts)

  Burlap pillow project by Heatherednest Burlap flag pillow by Oldsaltfarm Honeymoon beach bag by Somethingturquoise Felt Flower Petal Pillow by Dontdisturbthisgroove Burlap Tote with Shabby Rose by Lamaisonreid Burlap...
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What is Burlap? Unraveling the Making, Uses, and Crafting Ideas

What is Burlap? Unraveling the Making, Uses, and Crafting Ideas

Burlap, also known as hessian or jute fabric, is a versatile and eco-friendly material made from the fibers of the jute plant. The jute plant has strong, natural fibers that...
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20+ Free Sweatshirt Sewing Patterns

20+ Free Sweatshirt Sewing Patterns

Say goodbye to boring sweatshirts and hello to handmade style! Our collection of FREE sweatshirt sewing patterns are the perfect way to add a personal touch to your wardrobe. With...
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French Terry 101: Everything You Need to Know About This Comfy Fabric

French Terry 101: Everything You Need to Know About This Comfy Fabric

French Terry is a type of knit fabric that is commonly used in the fashion industry. It is known for its soft texture and comfortable feel, making it a popular...
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Inspiring Barn Quilt Patterns – Easy and Fun to Make

Inspiring Barn Quilt Patterns – Easy and Fun to Make

Quilters are passionate about their craft and take pride in displaying their beautiful quilts. From draping them over a couch or bed to hanging them on a wall, there are...
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What is Twill Fabric and How to Sew it

What is Twill Fabric and How to Sew it

Twill is one of the three major types of textile weaves, along with satin and plain weaves. Twill fabric is a type of textile weave pattern that is easily recognizable...
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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!