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How to Sew a Buttonhole by Hand
If you find yourself without a sewing machine and you need to know how to sew a buttonhole by hand, read on. While it may sound complicated, the truth is Read more…
Five Best Necchi Sewing Machines
Necchi sewing machines have been around since 1924 when Vittorio Necchi started the first sewing machine company in Italy. He built every machine from the ground up to make sure Read more…
How to Sew Velcro: Easier Than You Think
Velcro is the brand name for a product known as hook-and-eye tape, but most people simply call it Velcro, just the same way that most people call tissues Kleenex. If Read more…
10 Christmas Gift Ideas for Your Sewing Room
If you’re making out a Christmas wishlist and you’re a sewist, it’s easy to determine what types of items to put on that list. In fact, there are a lot Read more…
What Is Muslin Fabric and What Is It Used For?
Muslin is a lightweight fabric that is used in numerous ways, including articles of clothing and even as a filter, much the same as cheesecloth is used. It is a Read more…
Holiday Shopping: Top 5 Best Sewing Machines to Gift This Year
For the special sewer in your life, it’s super easy to choose a great Christmas gift because sewing enthusiasts always need good sewing supplies. For the ones you want to Read more…
Techniques for Sewing with Elastic Thread
Elastic thread is great for people who want to make ruffles or use shirring when they are sewing. It is thicker than standard thread, and it works with certain fabrics Read more…
Top 10 Christmas Gift Ideas for the Beginner Sewer
If you have a beginning sewer on your Christmas list, your gift-giving just got a lot easier. The truth is that beginning sewers need a lot of items for their Read more…
How to Use a Rotary Cutter on Fabric
If you’re a sewer or especially a quilter, you need to know how to use a rotary cutter. Simply put, rotary cutters are a little like pizza cutters because they Read more…