Sewing machine needles are important. Picking the correct one for what you are sewing will make all the difference in your sewing experiencing. An ill-matched needle can cause headache and...
Notions
Sewing Needle Type and Fabric Pairing
Fabric, Fabric, Notions and More, Notions
Needles are important when sewing. In fact, they might be the most important choice you will make when sewing. If you get it wrong, it can cause hours of frustration, jams and other headaches. Here...
Matching Thread to Fabric
Beginner, Fabric, Fabric, Notions and More, Fundamentals, How-To, Notions
When sewing, matching thread is important. Usually. Honestly, for Many seams, if your machine is set correctly, the thread used won’t be seen. However, it’s always a good idea to get close enough to...
Intro to Zippers
Fabric, Notions and More, Notions
Oh, the mighty zipper. It sure beats all those lacings one used to have to do up. Of course, I'm kind of fond of lacings. But, I'm also fond of zippers. Especially ones with fun pulls, or edgy metal...
Intro to Interfacing
Fabric, Notions and More, Fundamentals, How-To, Notions
Sometimes in a garment or accessory, the main fabric needs to be modified in such a way to add stability, weight, or stiffness. Usually, interfacing is tucked away in between multiple layers of...
4 Unexpected Sewing Tools You Haven’t Considered
Tools, Fabric, Notions and More, Notions
There are hundreds of products out there made just for sewing. I mean, I have written 3 articles on just that, sewing notions that are essential or really cool for your sewing arsenal. But,...
7 Super Cool Sewing Notions
Tools, Fabric, Notions and More, Notions
I use a lot of products for my DIY. As such I may recommend products or companies. In some cases, I may get a small commission when you click on the links or use the provided coupons (at no cost to...
5 Cool Sewing Notions to Make Your Hobby Easier
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Sewing should be fun. In this day and age, it's relatively inexpensive to buy clothes. But, while there are really good reasons to sew your own clothes, a lot of them don't hold up if you don't find...
Essential Sewing Notions for Garment Construction (Sewing Clothes)
Fabric, Notions and More, Notions, Tools
If you are just starting out sewing, it can be overwhelming. What all do you really need to get started? I have an article regarding the tools you need to get started sewing. I wanted to dive a...
Basic Steps and Tools Needed to Start Sewing Clothes (With a Machine)
Fabric, Notions and More, Beginner, Notions, Tools
Does any of the following describe you? You want to start sewing your own clothes or costumes or cosplay or home decor... whatever. You don't have a sewing machine or you have a sewing machine but...