by Neta | May 30, 2025 | Beginner, Fundamentals, How-To, Sewing Machine
Sewing machines can be intimidating. Fortunately, after you get used to using them for a while, it becomes second nature. Here are some key pointers on sewing machine operation. Safety First Always keep fingers away from the needle area and ensure hair and loose...
by Neta | May 30, 2025 | Beginner, Fundamentals, How-To, Sewing Machine
For those of us who have been sewing for a while, using a sewing machine is second nature. However, if you are just starting out, it can be overwhelming. Here’s an overview of sewing machine basics to get you started. Space You may not have the luxury of having a...
by Neta | May 10, 2025 | Pattern Reading and Usage
Introduction If you want to sew your own clothes, you need to measure yourself. And honestly, if you want to sew clothes for other people, you need to measure them. While there are some things you will need to do differently to measure someone else, a lot of the basic...
by Neta | May 10, 2025 | Pattern Reading and Usage
Introduction One of the biggest mistakes a beginner sewist can make when sewing clothes is picking the wrong size to sew. While it could appear to be straightforward – Sew the size you wear. Right, but what size do you really wear? Let’s take a look at choosing...
by Neta | May 3, 2025 | Tools and Notions
It’s not common knowledge or even necessarily intuitive that your sewing machine needle is a consumable. This means that even if your needle is not broken, it may still need to be replaced. It will wear out. Let’s take a look at some of the problems that can occur...
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