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...
Tools and Notions
2 Essential Sewing Thread Types plus 18 Thread Types for Your Unique Projects
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...
3 Crucial Reasons to Replace Your Sewing Machine Needle
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...
Conquer Elastic Confusion: 3 Essential Types Demystified
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....
Super Cool Sewing Machine Feet
Sewing Machine, Tools and Notions
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 quality sewing.
Needle Sizes: Considerations for Choosing
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...
6 Essential Needle Types That Will Transform Your Sewing
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, Fundamentals, How-To, Tools and 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
Closures and Fastenings, Tools and 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, Fundamentals, How-To, Tools and 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...