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...
Matching Thread to Fabric
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13 Powerful Tips to Prevent Common Mistakes Beginners Make Using Patterns
Don't make one of these common mistakes beginners make using patterns. Let me set the stage: You finally did it. You bought a stylish pants pattern, picked out gorgeous fabric, and made your first...
3 Rules to Lay Out Patterns and Cut Fabric Confidently
One of the first things you have to learn to sew well is to lay out patterns and cut fabric correctly, or you won't get good results. You've probably figured this out, but you can't just go and cut...
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...
What to look for when buying a Sewing Machine
Alright, if you're going to start sewing clothes with a machine, you'll need a machine. There's a wide variety of machine on the market. Everything from $80 to $15,000. So, you definitely need to...
5 Basic Steps and Tools Needed to Start Sewing Clothes (With a Machine)
Is the following you? You want to start sewing clothes (or costumes or cosplay) for yourself, but you don't know where to start. You don't have a sewing machine. Or you have a sewing machine but...