“Oh wow, your hat’s so unique. Where’d you get it?”No one will expect you to say that you made it yourself. As soon as they find out, you’ll be showered with exclamations of “Really?” and “That’s so cool!” and “Can you decorate a hat for me?”Custom-embroidered hats and material in general have recently been making […]
The Ultimate Fabric Measuring Guide
Measuring is a very important part of sewing. If you can’t measure your fabric, you can’t know how much to cut, when to stop stitching, how to sew pieces together, and much more. Therefore, it is essential that you know your measurements like the back of your hand, as well as how to convert. Many […]
The 7 Types of Needles Every Sewer Needs to Know
There are many more aspects to a sewing needle than meets the eye, especially to beginning sewers. In fact, there are a total of seven types of needles. For example, there are specific sewing machine needles and fabric needles. The type of needle you need depends on the task you want to perform. The many […]
Reading and Understanding Sewing Pattern Terminology
If you have thought about sewing clothing or done so, then you likely know that you will be using a sewing pattern to make your items. You may have even looked at patterns either online, maybe a printed pattern you found at a fabric store, or perhaps a vintage pattern that belonged to your grandmother. […]
When You’re Feeling Crafty, You Need to Know Your Fabric Types
When you’re working on sewing projects, you’ve got to know the kind of fabric necessary for your project. The right cloth texture, the right weight, the way a fabric flows or hangs — these factors all make a difference in the success of your project. For example, you don’t want to use a lightweight, breezy […]
The Life of a Seamstress, and How She Can Help
Springtime is fast approaching. And with it, the youthful bliss of prom and other formals, as students prepare for graduation. Of course, wedding season is upon us as well, and that’s a bit more complicated when it comes to dresses. The perfect dress could be hanging right there in front of you. But it might not […]
Getting the Right Start with Quilting
If you’ve ever admired Grandma’s quilts when you’ve gone over for a visit, you might have wondered if you, too, could do something like that. It seems like a lot of work, and probably requires an expert to make something half as beautiful as hers. While years of practice will increase your skill, anybody can quilt, […]
Best Sewing Blogs to Follow in 2018
Nowadays, we can almost learn everything solely from the internet, with so many people sharing tutorials, tips, and posting inspirations. This article will cover our choices for the best sewing blogs out there, which can be a great source of inspirations, resources, and great tutorials. We will divide the list into several categories, and the […]
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