The sailor bow is an accessory that is all the rage at the moment as designers go down the nautical themed route with stripes and Peter Pan collars complemented by...
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Sewing for beginners in simple terms
Tips, tricks and buying advice for the beginner sewist
Easy DIY Fabric Bangles | Handmade Fabric Bangle Using a Tiny Piece of Fabric
Fabric bangles are fun and easy sewing projects that you can create along with kids as an engaging way of introducing them to some of the basics of machine sewing...
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DIY Ironing Board Cover | How to Sew an Ironing Board Cover
Ironing boards vary in size and shape from the baby ones that fit on a table top to stand alone ironing boards. Once the cover wears it’s often easier to...
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DIY Zipper Scrunchie
Learn how to make this practical little project - a zipper scrunchie. The hidden compartment is super convenient to store small items like keys and money. No need to carry...
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DIY Fabric Textbook and Notebook Folder
Sew up a fabric textbook folder in a matter of minutes! This easy sewing projects finished in just 10 minutes and is a great way to learn how to sew...
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DIY Coffee Cup Coaster from Upcycled Denim Jeans Pocket
Love coffee? Feel bad about sending old denim items to landfill? Connect the two questions with our cute coffee cup coaster project that will take just a few minutes and...
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Extending a Shallow Jeans Pocket [How to Make Pockets Deeper]
Why would you want to extend a shallow jeans pocket? The number one reason is to keep your mobile phone or wallet safe and secure. Most of us have had...
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DIY Bolster Pillow with a Zipper and Piping [How to Sew a Bolster Pillow]
I love a bolster pillow. They are so useful, depending on the size. They can be tucked behind your back to support you, used to support your head when lying...
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DIY Pen Holder Bookmark for ANY Notebook, Journal, Book or Binder
I’m not sure about you but I love having a notebook with the pen that attaches so I don’t have to search for a pen every time I use the...
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Types of Skirts – Ultimate Guide to Skirt Styles
When it comes to choosing a skirt style there are dozens to choose from, and inventive fashion designers are continually coming up with new twists on shapes and combinations, creating...
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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!