When you’re a sewer, it means learning how to sew a variety of patterns, sizes, shapes, and textures. One of the things that scares a lot of beginning sewers is learning how to sew rounded corners, but it really doesn’t have to be that intimidating. To learn how to sew rounded corners, it just takes […] Read more…

If you’re a sewer, you likely already know what batik fabric is, but do you also know what it’s used for? If you’ve ever wondered, what is batik fabric used for, the answer is quite simple because this fabric is truly a versatile type of fabric that can be used in multiple articles of clothing, […] Read more…

Appliques are a unique and beautiful way to add a little pizzazz to any project you’re working on, but if you’re wondering how to apply an applique with a sewing machine correctly, not to worry because it is much easier than you think.  At one time, sewers thought the only way to get an applique […] Read more…

When you’re covering a frame with fabric or otherwise working on a sewing project that has corners, doing them correctly is crucial. Otherwise, the corners can bunch up and look unattractive, not to mention become difficult to work with. But a mitered corner takes care of those problems, and learning how to sew no fail mitered […] Read more…

There are all sorts of darts that you can sew on a garment and they are there mostly to give the garment a little bit of shape. Learning how to sew darts in a shirt isn’t as complex as it might sound; in fact, even a beginner can do it in most cases. You just […] Read more…

So, you bought a fancy sewing machine with all of the bells and whistles, and you’re determined to learn how to quilt with it. If you’ve never learned how to quilt on a sewing machine before, there’s no need to panic because the process is really much easier than you think. Quilting on a sewing […] Read more…

If you’re a sewer, you already know how important your seams are, regardless of the project at hand. Knowing how to sew French seams is also important because you never know when you’ll need to use this specialized type of seam. Fortunately, they are super easy once you learn them, and they can be used for […] Read more…

If you’re a beginner sewing enthusiast, you already know you’re going to need some basic tools and supplies to get started. Seamstresses are always adding to their sewing kits because that’s half the fun of being able to sew, but when we’re talking about the must-have items that you can’t get started without having, the […] Read more…

When you decide to learn how to sew, one of the first things that you’ll learn about are the different fabric types, along with the types of fabric textures that can truly affect which one you choose to use for each project. Most sewing instructions will provide you with suggestions on what type of fabric […] Read more…

There are two main types of bobbins, including the top-loading kind and the front-loading kind. The top-loading kind is the most popular type, but they are both much easier to load than you might think. In fact, you can easily learn to load a bobbin in no time because it is such a simple skill. […] Read more…

The term “gathering” fabric means to shorten the length of a strip of fabric in order for the longer piece to be attached to a shorter piece. Used mostly in clothing to manage fullness, some examples include attaching a full sleeve to the cuff of a shirt. In fact, if you think about any item […] Read more…

Learning how to sew is not something you can learn overnight, but regardless of how you learn or who teaches you, there are some basic sewing skills that all sewers learn, at least in the beginning. In fact, these basic skills are usually considered the foundation for learning all other skills as you progress and […] Read more…

When you’re a sewer, you’ll need more than just one type of scissors to get all of your projects completed successfully. If you’re a beginner, you’ll need to know what those scissors are and what they are used for, which is a lot easier than you might think. Indeed, learning the various types of sewing […] Read more…

If you’re ready to learn to sew and you already have a good sewing machine, getting started is easier than you think. While it’s true that there’s a learning curve when learning how to start sewing with a machine, most people find it a breeze to develop this skill. There are, however, some tips that […] Read more…