Sewing
Sewing tips, equipment and projects.
How to Finish Seams
Whether you are just learning how to sew or you have been making clothes for years, there is one dilemma that we all run into – how to finish seams. In this post, I am going to go into the different methods of seam finishing and tell you about what I believe to be the best and easiest way to finish seams on the clothes and accessories that you make.
How to Create Wearable Art
In this post, I’ll show you how to create your own wearable art by hand stamping plain fabric. With just a few simple tools and techniques, you can turn plain fabric into a one-of-a-kind piece. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crafter, these step-by-step instructions will guide you through the process of creating your own unique fabric designs. So, get ready to unleash your creativity and start making your own hand-stamped fabric designs today!
How to Read the Label on a Bolt of Fabric (and the 4 most important things to look for)
It’s important to know how to read the label on a bolt of fabric, which contains information such as the fiber content, the care instructions, the width of the fabric, and any special features or finishes. What does all that stuff mean? Here are the 4 things you need to know and my secret on how to remember it all once you get home.
Restoring a Vintage Sewing Machine
Look at this vintage sewing machine I just restored! It was quite a process, but I’m so happy with how it turned out. Check out my blog post to see some before-and-after pics and learn more about how I brought this vintage beauty back to life. Now it’s one of the machines I frequently use for sewing and it looks gorgeous in my home studio!