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by Taylar Franz
The safety pin is a very under-rated item--but it can be SEW useful in the sewing room! Before we get into the top 10 safety pin uses when sewing, ...
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by Taylar Franz
Weird, skipped, or wonky stitches can be enough to make any sewist want to throw their sewing machine against the wall. Never fear--read on to disc...
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by Taylar Franz
If you are just getting started in sewing, you may be wondering what tools you will need--other than a sewing machine. (If you are wanting to purch...
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by Taylar Franz
100% cotton thread is required for some projects (think potholders or anything that can be microwaved) because it will not melt or burn like polyes...
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by Taylar Franz
Even advanced sewists can be overwhelmed by all of the options available at a fabric store! Before heading for your first big purchase, take a look...
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by Taylar Franz
Most people, in everyday life, refer to "seam allowances" as simply "a seam". These are the sewn parts that you can see on the inside of a seam all...
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by Taylar Franz
The bobbin is the small circular thread-holder that holds the bottom thread in your sewing machine. This thread is very important because it works...
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by Taylar Franz
Pinterest has made PDF Patterns all the rage! Let's face it--it is pretty cool to be able to download and print your patterns at home without havin...
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by Taylar Franz
If you have ever attempted to follow a sewing pattern, you will have seen the phrase "right sides together" multiple times. But what does that actu...
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by Taylar Franz
The most important thing to have in sewing is confidence. And the best way to build confidence is by sewing (surprise!). But how do you practice if...
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by Taylar Franz
Threading your machine is the first place to start--and it is not as hard as you might imagine! Every sewing machine may need to be threaded in a s...
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by Taylar Franz
Reusable shopping bags are the best! They are super handy, sustainable, and some even come with fun sayings on them.
But, they can also be cheaply-...
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