Hi everyone! Today we are going to talk about sewing straight lines. I know some of you are thinking---is she crazy to do a whole day's post all about sewing straight lines? And yes, yes, I am. Sorry. But it really is a problem that I had when I first started sewing. And maybe some of you do too...... So, I give you now a 5 minute video of me talking about straight lines (ahhhh....I really didn't think I was talking for 5 minutes). And please don't judge my voice. Ack.....don't you ... View the Post
How To Thread Your Sewing Machine & How To Wind A Bobbin (with 2 videos)
How to Thread Your Sewing Machine & How to Wind A Bobbin: 2 Easy Tutorials Ok...here's the deal...I'm no Martha Stewart. I'm not even Julia Child. (Although I do talk kooky, occasionally appear to be a little tipsy, and enjoy good cooking.) But I did make some videos. I'm not saying they are great...but if you want to see a simple demonstration on how to thread a sewing machine or how to wind a bobbin they'll do in a pinch. So here they are: How To Wind A Bobbin (using your sewing ... View the Post
Fabric 101
Fabrics are fascinating! There are so many types, so many colors, so many patterns! But just because they are fascinating doesn't mean that they sometimes aren't tricky. So, today let's talk a little about fabrics and their properties which can be so helpful when you are picking out fabrics for different projects. Let's first start with the Natural Fibers. Well, let's define the word fiber first. A fiber are the long slender threads or filaments that are woven together to make up fabric. ... View the Post
What I Wish I’d Known When I Started Sewing: Sewing Teminology (A mini sewing dictionary)
Sewing Terminology: A Mini Sewing Dictionary Patterns (and seamstresses for that matter) seem to have their own language so today we put a list together for you (a mini dictionary if you will) to help you define all the sewing lingo that you may encounter when working with patterns. (I wish I would have had a similar list when I started sewing...it would have saved me a lot of phone calls...) Look it over and when you are finished check out the sewing advice from our friend Ashley at ... View the Post
What I Wish I’d Know When I Started Sewing: Simple Sewing Tools
Today let's talk about some simple sewing tools that will make your life easier. I remember early on in my sewing career not having a lot of tools and sometimes being frustrated at not getting corners that turned out well, or having safety pins pop open in the midst of pulling elastic through a skirt. And the good news is....there are simple tools for helping with those projects! Most of them are not costly, but really will help you to get a better finished sewing garment. So, let's start ... View the Post
What I Wish I’d Known When I Started Sewing: Get To Know Your Machine!!!
The first thing you need to do when you start sewing is get to know your machine. Really get to know your machine...and I'm not talking speed dating here...I'm thinking more like a few late nights, some lazy morning conversations, and of course some lunchtime business meetings. Seriously! Get to know that thing----it's quirks, it's capabilities, and it's features. That may sound like a lot of work (and it is) but it's worth it...just like any other long-term committed relationship is ... View the Post
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