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While a good regular sewing machine can get the job done just fine most of the time, things quickly change when you decide to start taking on more demanding or professional sewing projects. These projects often require a lot of sewing power, and you would really struggle to get the results you want if your […]

Being able to make great things using your sewing machine is exciting and fun, but anyone seriously passionate about sewing wouldn’t want to limit themselves just to that. Also, when it comes to professional sewing, you just can’t rely on a basic sewing machine for everything. And that’s where a serger comes in. It does […]

If you’re looking to get into embroidering, then a general sewing machine won’t cut it. You would need a machine designed specifically for embroidering, or at least a combination of both sewing and embroidering. You would be surprised at what you could create with the right embroidery machine. Embroidering can certainly be much more challenging […]

Sewing can be an incredibly useful skill to learn for your kids. However, whether it turns out to be exciting and interesting or boring and challenging for them may very well come down to the sewing machine you get them for learning this skill. And this is the reason it is important to choose the […]

Choosing a dress form can be tricky. While their price range varies greatly, they also come in some different types that work considerably differently from one another. Also, there are hundreds of them out there on the market, and it’s hard to tell which are the best ones for your needs. And this is where […]

Rulers and ruler racks can make or break a quilting project, as they are the tools that help you ensure a high level of accuracy when working on one. While you would use a ruler for taking measurements and cutting the fabric, you would need a ruler grip to hold the ruler in place so […]

Pre-cut quilt squares are one of the cheapest but most significant components of your quilting project. As the name suggests, they are squared shaped pieces of quilting fabric, designed to be used for quilting projects. They come in different colors, patterns, sizes, prints and designs. They often turn out to be a crucial part of […]

A quilting cutting mat is one of the most important of quilting supplies you will ever buy, as it can or break it when it comes to the accuracy of your cuts. And of course, accurate cuts are crucial to make your project exactly how you want it to be. However, there’s a plethora of […]

Knit fabrics have their own place in the world of sewing. They offer unique advantages that are hard to match for the other types of fabrics, making it important for a sewer to learn about them, especially if they are looking to extend their sewing skillset beyond the basic stuff. This will be your guide […]

Just like pretty much all the other sewing tools, there are quite some options when it comes to the marking tools as well. But again, just like the other sewing tools, they are all not created equal. And while choosing the right marking tool may not seem like a big deal, ending up with a […]

Let’s face it. Even some of the sewers that are otherwise experienced at sewing find it challenging to work on an embroidery project. But let me tell you that it’s actually all in the tools. Once you have all the right tools at your disposal, then sky is the limit of what you can achieve […]

Choosing the right fabric for your embroidery projects is something that can make or break it when it comes to the look and feel of your finished product. While an experienced sewer can embroider on pretty much every type of fabric, perhaps even paper, but that doesn’t mean they will get the same results with […]

If you have been into sewing from a while now, I’m sure you have come across those amazing Vera Bradley bags that make you want to part with your money irrespective of their price tag. And one of the most important reasons you find them so appealing is their feather-weight structure, and the ability to […]

Faux leather is actually a much better alternative to real leather. It looks and feels very similar to real leather, so much so that it would be hard to tell it’s not the real thing unless you observe it very closely. In addition to that, it also boasts many advantages over the latter, which means […]

First things first, the reason you’re here is probably the fact that you really like vintage fabrics. After all, when it comes to vintage fabrics, there are not many options better than the Barkcloth fabric. However, it’s still one of the lesser-known fabrics you may have come across, and hence you can certainly do with […]

Adjusting the sewing machine tension is an important sewing skill to learn. This is because whenever your sewing machine’s tension isn’t right, it’s going to lead to uneven sewing as well as result in problems like a loose stitch here and there. Anything that you sew on a sewing machine that doesn’t have a proper […]

Choosing an upholstery fabric can be a daunting task, given that some of the important factors you need to consider can be pretty technical as well as the fact that you have to choose from a wide range of fabrics you may not know much about. However, as upholstery fabric is the most visible and […]

Sewing a slip stitch isn’t the easiest of sewing skills you will learn, especially given that it involves handsewing instead of firing up your sewing machine and letting it do its magic. However, once you learn it, it will seem a lot of fun and will come in handy when working on more projects than […]

One of the more difficult things to do when it comes to sewing is making a pattern bigger or smaller. It’s also a pretty common issue, as the free patterns you find on the Internet or sometimes even the ones you buy typically come in a particular size, which is obviously not going to fit […]

It’s important to oil your sewing machine from time to time. Be it a Brother sewing machine, a Singer sewing machine or a Janome sewing machine, they all need to be cleaned, oiled and have their maintenance needs taken care of regularly. This would help your machine perform better and prevent any common sewing machine […]

Cleaning your sewing machine is more important than you may think. It’s the best way to ensure your machine continues you to serve you well over a long period of time. After all, one of the most common issues that interferes with the smooth functioning of your machine is the lint – a by-product of […]

Batik is originally an Indian fabric, and also one of the most unique types of quilting fabrics you will ever come across. It’s a fabric with very unique and attractive patterns that are made using wax. In fact, the word “batik” itself refers to wax. What is Batik Quilting Fabric? Batik quilting fabric is basically […]

Let’s face it. Not everyone buys a sewing machine only for working on typical, basic sewing projects. Many have special sewing needs that they want the machine to fulfill, and one of the most common of them is quilting. Quilting has a big place in the sewing world, but unfortunately, there don’t really seem to […]

Singer and Brother are all you would see when exploring the sewing machines market a few years back. However, things have changed quite a bit now. Some of the newer brands have got a lot more popular than they once were, and have already started giving the otherwise dominant players of the sewing world a […]

If you love to add custom leather pieces to your jackets and denim pants, you’re well aware that it’s impossible to add such pieces by hand. You end up having to pay a lot more for clothing with these design additions that sometimes it becomes hard to express yourself without making a massive dent in […]

Congratulations for making it to this page! I know not many are going to be able to do so, as they may not want to go beyond the typical sewing machine options: Singer and Brother. Now, don’t get me wrong. It’s only natural for people to choose a much more popular, well-known brand than one […]

There are a certain type of buyers that do a lot of research before narrowing down on a particular brand to buy from. There are also a group of buyers that don’t bother doing any research at all, and they often end up buying wrong products from the wrong brand. But then there are a […]

So you have probably been spending hours and hours looking for the best brand to buy a sewing machine from. We appreciate it, as that shows that you’re serious about your sewing endeavors. That said, you would be glad to know that your research has certainly paid off as Brother is one of the most […]

We are going to cover two different things in this article, so let’s simply cut to the chase as there’s no need of an introduction anyway. You can’t not know what buttonholes are, and we will be explaining what appliques are later in this article, so let’s jump right to making buttonholes. How to Sew […]

While we have already covered in detail how to go about sewing a straight stitch, there’s more to sewing a seam that has a professional look and feel.. In this article we will be discussing pretty much everything that matters and that you need to know about sewing seams. First things first, however, sewing seams […]

Without wasting any time, let me tell you that the first thing you will need to do is figure out how to go about buying the right zipper. It’s not very difficult by any means, though, but certainly something you could do with learning a thing or two about. Choosing the Right Zipper While there […]

While adding elastic to things isn’t a very common sewing task, it’s certainly useful, especially if you want to develop your sewing skills and grow into a versatile sewer. To your surprise, however, adding elastic is far from difficult or challenging. In fact, it usually only involves a hem and a straight stitch. Easy to […]

It’s good to see that you made it through the last lesson where you learned to sew a straight line. And if you really did, and have gotten a fair bit of practice, you will probably really enjoy this lesson. And that’s simply because it’s not much different from the last lesson; it too involves […]

Studies have shown that background noises do affect the levels of productivity while people work. Certain types of noises like loud blaring horns and engines of vehicles or conversation tend to cause lower productivity. This is because they tend to disrupt an individual’s focus. Even though the hum of a machine for example does create […]

When crafting or sewing, you may choose to listen to music while you work. If you decide to take on new projects or use a guided video on YouTube, speakers will become necessary also. I know I like to set the mood for sewing so I’ve put together a selection of the best speakers for […]

For any crafting or sewing project to be successful, you will agree that sufficient lighting is important. Whether you choose to sew during the day or night, there comes a time when the existing light in the room or even natural light may not be enough. The lighting on sewing machines does offer great help […]

If you’re looking to add a nice touch to the ambiance of your crafting or sewing room a nice water fountain feature may do the trick. After all, you don’t want to just have a sewing desk and sewing machine in there. The mix of lights with some as well as soothing trickling water gives […]

When sewing or crafting at times you may end up using glues or other substances with strong odors. You will also find yourself from time to time having to deal with lint particles from fabric or other materials. Your loveable dog or cat may also end up keeping you company while you work. When this […]

Understanding your fabric makes working with it a lot easier and comfortable. If you’re a beginner, having some knowledge about the different types of fabric and what they exactly offer can help you get sewing considerably faster. Of course, it’s also always a good idea to be sure about what you’re buying and whether you […]

Sewing a straight line is one of the most basic sewing tasks that most sewers will find themselves working on all the time. It’s an absolute must to master this task before moving on to other more advanced sewing tasks, as it’s going to be an integral part of your sewing foundation. That said, sewing […]

Hitting up forums, sticking around blogs like Teach You to Sew and communicating with people in the know is a great way to advance much faster on your sewing journey. However, one of the biggest challenges you will come across while trying to use said resources is understanding the “language” of sewing experts, or the […]

Sewing newbies often get overwhelmed when they are tasked with buying the right sewing tools, and it’s hardly surprisingly given the huge variety out there. Of course, you can’t just go buying everything you think you will need, as it can not only get quite expensive, but you will also end up with a bunch […]

First things first, although all sewing machines are made different, they share remarkably similar fundamental features. And while you can learn a lot about cleaning and caring for your machine by just referring to the user manual, the same certainly cannot be said about “understanding” your sewing machine. Using a sewing machine isn’t something as […]

Nothing gives a greater sense of accomplishment and satisfaction than when you find a pattern that you love and have done a seamless job at sewing it up. Most beginner DIY sewers and even advanced ones who don’t have the knowhow to draft a pattern can identify with these feelings. I certainly have many times. […]

For any sewing project to be successful and also have a professional finish, there are certain tools and notions which are required. Some of the most important ones will be handled in this review which I have found to be necessary and practical. They provide certain elements to the sewing experience which may be difficult […]

As I sew, I find that I keep accumulating things. Fabric for projects I am going to sew, fabric for projects I don’t yet know what they will become and scraps. Then there are the items of clothing I refuse to throw out because they can be refashioned. Also, as new sewing machines, tools and […]

Sometimes when you purchase your sewing machine there are some items which have not been included. These are the accessories available for purchase for your sewing machine which you may not have had an initial need for. As your skill set in sewing grows, you’ll begin to realize that there are items which are essential […]