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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, ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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-...