Most of us sewists don’t think too much about how thread is manufactured or even how it’s wound on the spool to be sold. But, as it turns out, just like with the construction of the thread, the...
Picking the perfect thread for your project shouldn’t be overwhelming. Most of the time you can just grab a spool of all-purpose polyester thread, fill a bobbin with it and you’re on your way. No...
Hey there, fellow sewists! Have you ever stood in front of the thread section at your local craft store feeling completely overwhelmed? Trust me, I've been there! And the online world is even more...
It’s not common knowledge or even necessarily intuitive that your sewing machine needle is a consumable. This means that even if your needle is not broken, it may still need to be replaced. It will...
Elastic. Such a useful notion. (Or, is it a fabric?) But when you try to buy elastic, you’re faced with gasp choices! The three most common elastics that you’ll find are: Knit, Braided, and No-Roll....
There are some cool and useful sewing machine feet beyond the basics that usually come with your machine. Here are a few you might want to consider. Though, none of these are strictly necessary for qu…
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...
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...
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...
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...