Leather can be a tough fabric to sew. It requires a special set of sewing machines to get the job done and prepare a piece of clothing. It can also be hard and time-consuming. However, multiple brands have launched sewing machines for leather. There are tons of sewing machine for leather options available in the […]
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Finishing Edges on Raw Sewing Seams – A Complete Guide
Any garment’s seams are vital for keeping the piece together. At the same time, the quality of the seam can also give away its maker’s skill level. Raw seams, such as raveled or frayed seams, may indicate that the garment’s maker created the garment at home. Raw seams can make your clothes feel uncomfortable. So, […]
14 Creative ways to Re-style Your Clothes
I love clothes! And it seems like I always want more. But I’ve been trying to be more economical and ecofriendly with my clothes cravings lately, and I’ve found there are some awesome ideas on how to restyle your clothes! I’ve compiled some of my favorite re-styling ideas from around the web–take a look! How […]
Elastic for Sewing – Different Types of Elastic Required for Crafting
Sewing is a process that involves a lot of effort, patience, and complex mechanisms. Anyone interested in stitching knows how important elastics are in this process. What’s more, there are different types of elastics that work their magic when it comes to sewing. Here, we will explore the various kinds of elastic for sewing that […]
Buying Your First Serger? Here is What You Need to Know!
Buying your first serger – that’s a big deal! A serger also goes by the name overlocker. It is an efficient sewing machine that helps trim seam allowances. Each raw edge gets encased with an overcast stitch. This makes the final product look wonderfully professional. Now, we all know how mundane trimming and zigzagging seam allowances […]
Quick And EASY Sewing Projects Using Ric Rac
Ric Rac is such a fun material to sew with. It’s zig-zaggy like lines add a great bit of style to any sewing project, and it’s super easy to work with. If you’re looking for a fun and easy project for the weekend, try one of these quick and easy sewing projects using ric rac. […]
DIY Thanksgiving Utensil Holders To Sew
Creating an awesome Thanksgiving tablescape is one of my favorite things to do for the holiday. There are so many different styles to choose from, and many of them are pretty easy to make by yourself. If you’re looking to complete your Thanksgiving tablescape, I recommend doing so by creating some Thanksgiving utensil holders. And […]
13 Quilting Hacks that will Make Quilting Easier
What can quilting hacks do for you? Well, a lot! Especially if you are new to quilting. Quilting is such a useful hobby, and it’s one of the most fun. At least most of the time . . . sometimes it can become monotonous, tricky, and hard to get done if your sewing machine is […]
Sewing Stitches 101: Which Stitch is Right For Your Project?
When I first learned how to sew, one of the things I struggled the most with was deciding which stitch to use for my hand-sewing projects. For a while, I just used the same stitch for everything and that resulted in many ruined projects! I wish that I knew the difference between them all when […]
15 Sewing Tips and Tricks to Make Sewing Easy!
I love to sew in my spare time–it’s such a creative adventure to sew something from scratch! I’ve found quite a few sewing tips and tricks that make the process much simpler and more fun, and I shared them below. I hope you find one you can use! Sewing Tips and Tricks SewMcCool came up with […]