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...
Needle Sizes: Considerations for Choosing
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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, 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, 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...