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About the Blog
This. Is not your mother's sewing and craft blog. I don't make cute projects out of quilting cotton with tiny farm animals on it. I'm not going to make kitschy kitchen organizers or bathroom caddies. You won't see baby blankets or toddler's clothes.
My how-to's are based on things I've learned and times I've failed. My preferred fabrics are satin, velvet, chiffon (though I hate sewing with chiffon, I like the way it looks), 2 and 4-way stretch fabric as well as other apparel and home décor based fabrics. My preferred aesthetics are fantasy, dark industrial, apocalyptic, gothic, steampunk, and utilitarian. With a dash of modern sleekness. I build furniture, furnishings, clothes, and costumes.
No, dear reader, this blog contains the musings and madness of a maker who pushes her own boundaries and gives the finger to her own lack of knowledge. For having a lack of knowledge only provides the greatest opportunity to learn. And learning is one of humanity's greatest abilities.
Are you hungry for knowledge? Do you want to make your own badass shit? Through this blog, I'll impart my knowledge, my successes, and my failures. I hope you can find some knowledge or inspiration within these pages.
Having Problems? Try some Troubleshooting.
Stop Thread Breaking and Tension Issues: What you need to Know about Cross-Wound Thread vs Straight-Wound Thread
Jams are NEVER fun. Check out these tips to prevent or overcome them. Sew without frustration. You deserve it.
Effortless Jam Prevention: 3 Sewing Machine Hacks for Smooth Sewing
3 Jam Prevention Sewing Tips: Sew Stress-Free with these Simple Steps
General sewing tips. Find useful tidbits.
10 Reasons to Make Your Own Clothes
3 Crucial Reasons to Replace Your Sewing Machine Needle
2 Essential Sewing Machine Maintenance Tips for Flawless Performance
Effortless Jam Prevention: 3 Sewing Machine Hacks for Smooth Sewing
3 Jam Prevention Sewing Tips: Sew Stress-Free with these Simple Steps
Needle Sizes: Considerations for Choosing
6 Essential Needle Types That Will Transform Your Sewing
Matching Thread to Fabric
Intro to Interfacing
Master Your Craft: Learn About the Sewing Machine
Prewash Fabric - Yes or No?
8 Essential Pressing Tools to Banish Amateur-Looking Results
4 Unexpected Sewing Tools You Haven't Considered
7 Super Cool Sewing Notions
13 Powerful Tips to Prevent Common Mistakes Beginners Make Using Patterns
Using Commercial Sewing Patterns - Tips
3 Rules to Lay Out Patterns and Cut Fabric Confidently
How to Read Commercial Sewing Patterns
What to look for when buying a Sewing Machine for Sewing Clothes
5 Cool Sewing Notions to Make Your Hobby Easier
5 Basic Steps and Tools Needed to Start Sewing Clothes (With a Machine)
New to sewing? Here's some useful information for beginners.
6 Essential Tips to Master Sewing Machine Operation for Beginners
8 Essential Sewing Machine Basics for Beginners
3 Considerations for Choosing a Sewing Pattern to Eliminate Stress and Overwhelm
3 Jam Prevention Sewing Tips: Sew Stress-Free with these Simple Steps
13 Powerful Tips to Prevent Common Mistakes Beginners Make Using Patterns
Using Commercial Sewing Patterns - Tips
3 Rules to Lay Out Patterns and Cut Fabric Confidently
How to Read Commercial Sewing Patterns
Introduction to Basic Fabric Types and Fiber Content
15 Essential Notions for Sewing Clothes: Unlock Your Sewing Potential
What to look for when buying a Sewing Machine for Sewing Clothes
5 Basic Steps and Tools Needed to Start Sewing Clothes (With a Machine)
Some basic how-to articles to get you started sewing.







