Zipper installations can trip you up, especially when you are just learning to sew. And, even if you’ve been sewing for a while, it’s good to go back to basics and get a refresher, especially if you...
Fundamentals
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 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...
All About the Sewing Machine
Tools, Fabric, Notions and More, Fundamentals
A sewing machine can be a pretty intimidating piece of machinery if you have never used one or are still really unfamiliar with them. Fortunately, most sewing machines are similar to each other at...
Using Commercial Sewing Patterns – Tips
Patterns, Fabric, Notions and More, Fundamentals, How-To
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...
3 Rules for Laying Out Patterns and Cutting Fabric
Fabric, Beginner, Fabric, Notions and More, Fundamentals, How-To, Patterns
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
Patterns, Beginner, Fabric, Notions and More, Fundamentals, How-To
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...