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MenuGEARMACHINESWORKSTATIONSTARTINGFABRICARTICLESPODCASTKNIT/CROCHETQUILT Of all the different types of sewing fabric out there, velvet is definitely one of the most luxurious. It’s a pile fabric, which means it has a soft-hand (like chenille, suede, minky, faux fur, and other fabrics that have a fuzzy surface). The pile can vary from short to deep, but all velvet materials […]

MenuGEARMACHINESWORKSTATIONSTARTINGFABRICARTICLESPODCASTKNIT/CROCHETQUILT You have the perfect sewing pattern for a jacket or shirt, or you’re planning on making a lovely gown with a dress form. You’ve picked out the perfect sewing fabric (whether it’s suede, linen, denim and chambray, lace, faux leather, or knit), and you have all of the sewing essentials you need to make […]

MenuGEARMACHINESWORKSTATIONSTARTINGFABRICARTICLESPODCASTKNIT/CROCHETQUILT Whether you’re using a dress form or a sewing pattern to make a garment or you’re planning on making drapery, a quilt, covers for your furnishing, or any other type of hand-stitched item, choosing the right type of sewing fabric, quilting fabric, or upholstery fabric is essential. It makes all the difference in the […]

MenuGEARMACHINESWORKSTATIONSTARTINGFABRICARTICLESPODCASTKNIT/CROCHETQUILT All sewers will agree: there’s nothing better than taking a piece of sewing fabric and a sewing pattern and turning it into a piece of clothing that you can actually wear, using nothing some thread, hand sewing needles, and a sewing machine. There’s just something so rewarding about retreating to your sewing room and […]

MenuGEARMACHINESWORKSTATIONSTARTINGFABRICARTICLESPODCASTKNIT/CROCHETQUILT You have selected a handsome sewing pattern for a tailored, button down shirt. You’ve picked out the perfect sewing fabric – a knit material – and you can’t wait to get into your sewing room, rev up your sewing machine, and get to work. There’s just one problem, though; as you’re sewing, you come […]

MenuGEARMACHINESWORKSTATIONSTARTINGFABRICARTICLESPODCASTKNIT/CROCHETQUILT Of all the trials and tribulations that sewers face, it seems that achieving a properly set-in sleeve is the most troublesome. They end up being too tight, too narrow, and too small, which makes for a pretty uncomfortable garment. While you may not be aiming to making a couture garment, you certainly want to […]

MenuGEARMACHINESWORKSTATIONSTARTINGFABRICARTICLESPODCASTKNIT/CROCHETQUILT You’re pretty confident in your sewing abilities. You’ve spent a lot of time in your sewing room working with your sewing machine and perfecting your craft. You’ve managed to turn sewing fabric into some pretty impressive (if you do say so yourself) garments. Now that you’re confident in your abilities, you’ve decided to try […]

MenuGEARMACHINESWORKSTATIONSTARTINGFABRICARTICLESPODCASTKNIT/CROCHETQUILT Have you made a lovely dress on your own using a dress form or a sewing pattern and beautiful sewing fabric but you’ve lost weight since you made it or it just looks a bit too boxy? Did you purchase an off-the-rack dress from a department store, but it isn’t as flattering as you’d […]

MenuGEARMACHINESWORKSTATIONSTARTINGFABRICARTICLESPODCASTKNIT/CROCHETQUILT Looking for how to attach dress boning? You’ve found the perfect sewing pattern for a dress and you can’t wait to make it! You’ve collected all of the necessary sewing essentials, including a dress form, sewing fabric, thread, sewing piping trim, and any other sewing tools that you need. You’re ready to take in […]

MenuGEARMACHINESWORKSTATIONSTARTINGFABRICARTICLESPODCASTKNIT/CROCHETQUILT Every sewing room needs to be stocked with a few basic supplies: sewing fabric, hand sewing needles, embroidery thread and floss, sewing patterns, shears, rulers, and of course, a sewing machine. Those are just some of the basic sewing tools that every seamstress should have on-hand. Of course, you probably have more than that, […]