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Learn how to use a seam ripper correctly, and how to open a seam three different ways. A seam ripper is always needed in the sewing room! Oh, undoing a seam. It’s such a sad realization when you have to pick out a seam (or seams!) that you’ve already sewn. It’s so hard to remove…
Do you love sewing clothing? Sewing apparel is my very favorite kind of sewing, but I do all sorts of sewing. There are some tips and tricks to make your sewing easier and faster, and here are twenty sewing hacks! Sewing Hacks I put a video together of all the sewing hacks in motion and…
Learn how to finish a seam and when to use it with one of these 9 seam finishes. There are different seam finishes for knit and woven fabric. Sewing can be enjoyable and relaxing unless your sewing projects unravel and fray after you finish! To prevent your fabric from fraying as it’s worn or washed…
Do you enjoy sewing and talking about sewing? I love sewing and there’s something special about being able to talk to someone who loves it. I meet up with sewing friends every once in awhile and to get me through the time in between, I “sewcialize” online with other sewists, sewers, and sewing enthusiasts. Learn…
Learn how to hem with these seven different ways to hem. Each one is a different function for different fabric and applications! There are lots of different ways to hem fabric, and I’m going to seven different ways to sew a hem. Some hems are easier to sew and other hems look really professional. Some…
Learn all about interfacing and how to use it. It’s so important for the inside of clothing and bags, and it gives strength and stability. When I first started sewing I didn’t realize how important interfacing was. I had learned about interfacing and logically I understand what it was used for, but I disliked having…
Only buy fabric after asking these questions! These questions will teach you how to choose fabric for sewing clothing and how do to it right! The tricky thing about choosing fabric for clothing is that it comes in all weights, all colors, soft and stiff hands, all prints, all fibers, all weaves, and all stretches…
Learn how to sew curves to make them look good and why clipping and notching are important on the inside of the fabric and garment. When I started sewing I didn’t know how to make curves look nice. I didn’t realize the difference between clipping and notching. Now that I’ve sewn lots of insides curves…
Want to learn how to sew, but you don’t have the right tools?These are my favorite twelve sewing tools that are perfect for beginner sewing! In every hobby comes tools that you have to buy to actually be able to do that hobby. I don’t have a fully decked out sewing room and probably never…
Make one of these fun and exciting quilting cotton sewing projects! Some of these are small and some of these are large, and most can be used as a handmade gift! Quilting cotton is one of the best beginner fabrics to start with. It’s sturdy but light, soft but strong, and it’s really easy to…
Learn how to sew slippery fabric by using these sewing tips for sewing lightweight fabric. Make tricky fabric easier to sew and work with! Some fabrics can be so frustrating to work with. Have you been avoiding sewing with chiffon, charmeuse, challis, or even lining fabric because it’s slippery and lightweight? I’ve compiled list of…
Do you love to sew? What type of sewing enthusiast are you? Enjoy these sewing puns that create fun and silly sewing names! If you love to sew you’ll love all of these sewing puns when it comes to what you call yourself. Do you only sew once a year, do you plan your projects…
Learn how to use a seam ripper and which one is the best seam ripper. I compared seven different seam rippers to find the best one. When I first started sewing, I could only afford the cheapest sewing tools. I never branched out and tested other seam rippers besides the original cheap seam ripper that…
Learn how to sew an invisible zipper with an invisible zipper foot. The foot takes the guesswork out of sewing it and creates a beautifully straight line. I often prefer to stay away from zippers, if possible, but when I insert a zipper into skirts or dresses I always choose an invisible zipper. I think…
Sewing can be an expensive hobby, but you can also sew and save money and sew to save money. I might not always be cheaper than fast fashion at big box stores, but it’s a sustainable way of sewing. I have used these tips in my sewing practice, and I have saved my family money. Many years…