Recently I was browsing around on the interwebs, and I ran into a question regarding pre-washing fabric. The question was along the lines of "Why should I pre-wash my fabric before sewing something...
Prewash Fabric – Yes or No?
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8 Tools for Pressing – There’s More than Just an Iron
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4 Unexpected Sewing Tools You Haven’t Considered
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
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13 Mistakes Beginners Make When Using a Commercial Pattern and How to Avoid Them
You finally did it. You bought a stylish pants pattern, picked out gorgeous fabric, and made your first pair of pants. You proudly try on your pants and your heart sinks. They are too big in the...
Using Commercial Sewing Patterns – Tips
Getting a new pattern is exciting. But dealing with the massive pieces of tissue can be a pain in the butt. It's important to have a plan for using these patterns. The tissue is relatively resilient...
10 Reasons to Make Your Own Clothes
I grew up with a mother that sewed our clothes and taught me to sew. She recently admitted to me that she only did it because she had to. Not because she wanted to. And, that surprised me a little....
3 Rules for Laying Out Patterns and Cutting Fabric
You've probably figured this out, but you can't just go and cut out pattern pieces from fabric all willy-nilly. There are rules. Knowing (and following) the "rules" can mean the difference between a...
How to Read Commercial Sewing Patterns
If you've found your way to this article, chances are, you want to sew clothes and you need to know how to read the pattern. I'll start by saying that there are a bunch of commercial and indy...
5 Cool Sewing Notions to Make Your Hobby Easier
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...