Yes, linen can shrink when washed improperly. According to several sources, including The Creative Folk, Parachute Home, Sewing Hackers, and Elkie & Ark, linen fabric can shrink during its first wash due to relaxation shrinkage. On average, linen shrinks around 3% to 4%, but in some cases, it can shrink up to 10% after washing. […]
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Sewing Magazines: Your Essential Guide to 10 Top Publications
As a sewing enthusiast, I’ve always been drawn to sewing magazines that inspire creativity and provide valuable resources for honing my skills. These publications are a fantastic way to keep up to date with the latest trends in the sewing world while also learning new techniques, discovering patterns, and joining a community of like-minded individuals […]
CHAPTER 3: 5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Setting Up Your Sewing Room as a Beginner
As a beginner sewist, you are probably want to know the common mistakes to avoid when setting up your sewing room. Here are some common mistake beginners make when setting up their sewing room: This is my advice on how to avoid mistakes in setting up your sewing room that will cost you money. STEP […]
How to Design Your Own Sewing Patterns
Make Your Own Patterns in 5 Easy Steps! Want to learn how to design your own sewing patterns? There seems to be a growing interest in how sewing patterns are created, so it’s likely that many of you are here because you want to make your own. Pattern-making isn’t the simplest skill to pick up, […]
How to Sew a Slip Stitch
Sewing a slip stitch isn’t the easiest of sewing skills you will learn, especially given that it involves hand sewing 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 […]
How to Sew Dresses for Beginners
If you’ve just started sewing, you might be searching online for “How to sew dresses for beginners” information. For beginners who have just stepped into the world of sewing, a beautiful dress will be a great way to start. However, you might be confused about where and how to begin. Even though dresses seem to […]
Best Way to Sharpen Sewing Scissors
If you have a keen interest in the culinary as well as textile arts, you probably want to know the best way to sharpen sewing scissors. A dull pair of scissors in your cutting utensils is not only pesky but also time-consuming and possibly costly. It is important for you to know the best way […]
Home Sewing Businesses: Should You Start One?
Are you thinking of making money off of your passion for sewing by opening a home sewing business? Check out these suggestions for some early motivation, whether you’re considering starting a handmade business as a side gig or as your full-time occupation. In need of some motivation? TeachYouToSew.com will help! Here are things to consider […]
How To Choose The Best Quilting Notions for Beginners: A Buyer’s Guide
As a beginner, you need to know how to choose the best quilting notions for beginners and yet not buy all the tools available in the market. However, there are certain tools you need to look for in a supply kit. You can get the fabric and colored threads as you like from anywhere, but […]
Adaptive Clothing for Wheelchairs and Prosthetics
Adaptive clothing for wheelchairs and prosthetics is the new focus of the fashion industry as more special needs customers with physical disabilities vote with their pocketbooks. It may take a village to raise a child, but the disabled community has brought attention to the clothing options needed for those with limited mobility, Who makes a […]