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 […]
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Things You Need to Get Before Starting an Embroidery Project
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 […]
Understanding the Different Embroidery Fabrics on the Market
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 […]
Everything You Need to Know About the Thread Weight
The thread weight is actually a more important sewing topic than most people think. Sure, you may not have had much trouble using a matching spool of the Gutermann thread, but that’s probably only if you have limited yourself to basic sewing projects, which especially includes not having worked on an embroidery project. If you’re […]
Flexible Foam Interfacing: A Whole New World of Sewing!
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 […]
Sewing Faux Leather – Why and How to Do It?
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 […]
How to Adjust Sewing Machine Tension
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 […]
Upholstery Fabric: All You Need To Know
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 […]
How to Make a Sewing Pattern Bigger (or Smaller!)
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 […]
How to Oil a Sewing Machine
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 […]