Take your sewing projects to the next level using these sewing tips and tricks.
Print these sewing cheat sheets out for free and have right on hand to save you time and effort, leaving you more time to create beautiful things!
Are you having trouble sewing straight lines on your sewing machine? Here are all the things I wish I'd known when I started learning to sew.
The correct size and type of sewing machine needle is essential to produce a good quality stitch, they can literally make or break your stitching.
Learn sewing secrets that every beginner should know. These sewing tips will save you time and frustration!
12 clever sewing hacks you absolutely need to know! Must-see clever hacks that will make your sewing easier. Get the most out of your sewing machine!
Learn sewing secrets that every beginner should know. These sewing tips will save you time and frustration!
Welcome back to the Learn to Machine Sew course for beginners, in which I teach the basics of machine sewing, with a technical lesson and a useful tutorial for each technique. It's been a few months since our last lesson, so if you need to brush up on some basics, check out the course syllabus.
So little changes about needles, so the news of SCHMETZ color coded needles is HUGE! From my travels the most frequent comment heard was about identification of the needle . . . . especially after it was out of the package. The problem is now solved! Most needles will have two bands of color - the top band to identify the needle TYPE and the lower band to identify needle SIZE. The SCHMETZ Universal will have just one color band identifying needle size. The new SCHMETZ color coded needles are shipping now to your local stores. Yahoo . . . Happy New Year! Sew SCHMETZ! Rhonda PS: This is my last blog post at this address. Read the new blog on our website at www.SCHMETZneedles.com.
Here are some of the most important lessons I picked up in my first year of sewing. This isn't an exhaustive list, but these are some of the things that I struggled with or that confused me at first. These tips and tricks should help a beginner who is just learning to sew.
Sewing tricks from professional seamstresses. Your sewing is about to get easier and more efficient. Grab a project to test them out!
Sewing knits and stretchy fabric beautifully is actually very easy, and this can all be done on a sewing machine. No serger required.
Learn sewing secrets that every beginner should know. These sewing tips will save you time and frustration!
Whether you're the next Martha or a total beginner.
Learn how to fix sewing machine tension so you don't feel the stress of not being able to get the sewing machine tension quite right. Easy checklist to get your machine sewing correctly.
Learn about some of the different types of thread and when to use them as well as thread weights and spool sizes.
Learn more about fabric types and how to use them for garments and upholstery through this guide. This will help you know your craft better.
Need a refresher on the different types of seams at your disposal? Or maybe you’re starting out and doing research to better acquaint yourself with your
Have you ever wondered how to sew like a pro? Get my top sewing tips that anyone can use when sewing home decor or personal items.
You might be making one or more of these Sewing Mistakes. Learn how to fix them quickly and what to do instead.
Learn about stitch length and the best lengths for your weight of fabric, type of thread & purpose. Includes stitch length conversion chart.
In this post, I'll go over how to find free vintage sewing books. There are a lot of vintage and antique books that are in the public domain now.
(Image courtesy of http://0.tqn.com/d/diyfashion/) With our focus being upon obtaining a Sewing Kit this week, I thought it would be most helpful to review some basic stiches. (Image courtesy of http://www.sewdresses.com/) Okay, so you see the stitches, when and what do you use them for? Check out these links for more information! http://www.alternative-windows.com/stitches.htm http://cyberseams.com/article/105045/basics/how_to_sew_by_hand_basic_stitches.html http://home.clara.net/hutchal/curtains/sewguide.htm Get a scrap of material, and while you are watching a favorite show, try some of these. You need to practice so that you can use the stitches when you need them. Traditionally, they won't be pretty at first, but after a few stitches, you will get the hang of it! Impress you family and friends! It is surprising how much people marvel when you can quickly fix a garment.....because many of them have never seen it done. Increase your self-reliance skills while showing your family and the Lord that you are thankful for the goodness that you have been blessed with. Stitch away....Today!
Learn how to sew slippery fabric by using these sewing tips for sewing lightweight fabric. Make tricky fabric easier to sew and work with!
