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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
[current_date format=’F d, Y’] Sewing 101 is where you begin your journey into being an aspiring sewist. So you finally decided to do something about your spare time and put it to good use. You probably realized that watching TV or gossiping over the phone will do you no good. And then you […]
