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  • 10 Ways to Use Safety Pins

    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, ...
  • Troubleshooting Stitch Issues

    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...
  • Sewing Tool Must-Haves

    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...
  • Cotton Thread for your Sewing Machine

    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...
  • How to Navigate a Fabric Store

    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...
  • What is a Seam Allowance?

    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...
  • How to Wind a Bobbin

    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...
  • How to use a Downloadable PDF Pattern

    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...
  • What does "Right Sides Together" mean?

    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...
  • Practice Stitches with this Printable!

    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...
  • How to Thread a Sewing Machine

    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...
  • Make your own reusable shopping bag!

    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-...