I save batting scraps….and I have a major stash!
Batting is expensive and you can easily join batting scraps together for future projects and use!
How to Join Batting Scraps
Sewing 101: Beginners Series
Especially tailored for the novice or beginner, but great as a refresher for experienced sewers too! Posts with details and pictures on sewing machines, tools, fabric, and more!
Best Beginner Fabrics for New Sewers
Choosing the right beginner fabrics is sooo important for your first sewing projects! Come learn about the beginner friendly fabrics that I use and recommend for beginning sewers.
Sewing Terms & Techniques: A Helpful Reference For Beginners
Terms, Acronyms and Techniques… oh my!
It can be quite overwhelming to read your first sewing pattern or tutorial and try to understand the sewing terms & techniques being used and described. But do not fret my friends….Let’s go thru the sewing terms & basic techniques that are commonly used in sewing tutorials and patterns.
Sewing Terms: Sewing Machine Basics you Must Know
One of the hardest things about learning to sew, in my humble opinion, is understanding the terminology! It is very helpful to understand sewing terms for beginners, when getting started.
Sewing Machine Needles: What you need to know
I have been around sewing machines for most of my adult life and I still find sewing machine needle sizes and needle types so incredibly confusing!!! I am going to share what I have learned and what you must know about sewing machine needles. It can be a frustrating topic for beginners and veterans alike. Let’s work through it together…
How to use a Rotary Cutter to Square Fabric
You are ready to go…tools in hand, fabric prepared. How the heck do you use this rotary cutter without losing a finger or two? That is an absolutely valid question! No worries….lets discuss how to use a rotary cutter and how to do it safely.
Sewing Machine Basics: Choosing a Machine for Beginners
All beginning sewers need a good sewing machine. Don’t get me wrong, there is a place for hand sewing in this world, and even on this blog. However, a good sewing machine is absolutely worth its weight in GOLD!!! There are so many machines for different purposes, it can be overwhelming. But don’t fret….
Top Tips for your Sewing Machine Troubles
Are you experiencing sewing machine troubles? Have you ever wanted to throw your machine out the window? I have….on more occasions than I care to admit.
Best Sewing Tools for Beginners: My Top 12
Now lets start learning about the best sewing tools for beginners! These tools help make sewing more accurate, enjoyable, and productive.
Have you ever walked through the sewing notions aisle at your local fabric store and gotten totally overwhelmed? I have!!! Let’s talk about the tools I use on a regular basis and recommend you get as well.