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Interested in learning how to easily write on fabric? Whether it’s a jacket or a shirt made of denim and chambray, a drapery that you’ve made using your sewing machine, a quilt that that you’ve made out of beautiful quilting fabric, or a even a linen backdrop for a photo shoot, writing on a sewing […]

Pintucks are series of little tucks or folds in a fabric. They are usually placed at regular intervals, which creates a uniform look; however, the can be placed in any pattern you wish. Pintucks are a great way to add a decorative element to any garment, such as drapery, the hem of a dress, the […]

There’s nothing better than making your own, one-of-a-kind garments. Transforming a beautiful piece of sewing fabric into something that you can actually wear is just so rewarding; right? With a few sewing essentials, such as a sewing machine, thread, and a few tips and tricks, you can craft your own incredible attire right in your […]

You’ve found the perfect sewing pattern and sewing fabric for a jacket. You can’t wait to get into your sewing room and rev up your sewing machine to create some magic. But you’ve decided to forego the lining on the jacket because trying to figure out how to add it was just too difficult; however, […]

There’s nothing better than cozying up underneath a comfortable quilt; except for cozying up underneath a quilt that you made yourself! People have been quilting by hand for centuries, and it truly is an art form. If you’ve never quilted before, though, the task might seem a little bit daunting. Fear not! It’s actually a […]

Whether you’re making homemade drapery, you’ve designed your own gown with a dress form, or you are using a sewing pattern to sew a skirt, shirt, or jacket, there are a few sewing essentials that you’re going to need to know; a hemstitch is one of them. Without a hemstitch, it doesn’t matter how beautifully […]

You’ve found a beautiful sewing pattern for a shirt or you are using a dress form to make a one-of-a-kind gown. You have the most perfect sewing fabric, too, and you can’t wait to head to your sewing room and start up your sewing machine. But as you pull out all of your sewing essentials […]

Whether you have a dress, a shirt, a jacket, or a handbag that you’ve purchased from the store; or, if you’re planning on making your own garment or accessory with a sewing pattern and your sewing machine, you might want to add something extra to make it pop. Adding an embellishment to a sewing fabric […]

If you’re new to sewing, the term pattern grading probably sounds like something that’s complicated and requires tons of measurements and various sewing tools, but once you have an understanding of the concept, it’s actually pretty easy; even if you’re just learning the ropes of your sewing machine. In fact, when you understand what pattern […]

Sewing is pretty exciting (not that we need to tell you that!). The idea of revving up your sewing machine and turning a plain piece of material into a drapery, dress, shirt, a pair of pants, a jacket, a blanket – or anything else you can think of – is pretty awesome. Of course, in […]