For many people who like the look of sewn appliqué, want to appliqué non-fabric items, or craft paper items, the personal die cut machine is a handy addition to your sewing/craft room. There are many […]
June brings us a number of celebration days including the unofficial National Sewing Machine Day on June 13. This day acknowledges the first patent of a sewing machine by Englishman Thomas Saint in 1790. However, […]
Knit fabrics are a very popular choice today for garments. They are easy to care for and easy to wear! Sewing on knits can be easy as well, with a few tips. Knit fabrics are […]
Denim continues to be a fashion staple today. Most of us have a favorite pair of jeans or a jacket that we couldn’t do without! Although we think of denim as an American fabric, it’s […]
Sergers and coverstitch machines are good additions to the sewing room. Neither machine will replace your sewing machine, but each brings special functions to your stitching experience. First, the serger. Sergers are special purpose machines […]
2023 brings us a new year with lots of possibilities. I’ve created some goals/resolutions for the coming year that you may want to use as well to make this year’s stitching life a good one! […]
With so many vacuums on the market, choosing the right model that will suit you and your needs can be challenging. The first consideration is the size of the areas you will generally be cleaning and […]
The zipper is a commonly used fastener today and also the bane of many former home economics sewing students. Zippers are used to fasten clothing, suitcases, bags and even space suits! Elias Howe patented an […]
One of the greatest joys of sewing, for me, is choosing the fabrics for my new project. Many of us will head to our favorite quilting or fabric shop just for this. Others will head […]
Pressing is an integral part of any type of sewing, from garments to quilts. Pressing properly, with the right equipment, adds the final finish to your project. Although many think that pressing and ironing are […]
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