How to Color Block Fabric
Color blocking is when you break up a garment with contrasting colors of fabric in stripes or geometric design...
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Jan
The Secret to Sewing Buttonholes on Stretchy Fabric
Are you scared of making buttonholes?
If so, you’re not alone…
Even people who have been sewing for year...
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Jan
A Beginner’s Guide to Sewing Zippers
Zippers are used in all sorts of garments — jackets, pants, dresses, and more. It is a super helpful closure t...
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Jan
What’s Muslin? (It’s More than a Fabric)
Have you ever heard someone say they’re going to make a muslin? It’s one of those sewing terms that can be con...
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Jan
How to Lengthen and Shorten a Sewing Pattern
Knowing how to lengthen and shorten a pattern is a fundamental fitting technique. It is particularly useful if...
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Jan
Where to Get Digital Sewing Patterns Printed
Gone are the days when you had to go to a fabric store to buy patterns…
Digital sewing patterns have become...
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Tips for Sewing Wool
I’m getting ready to sew myself a nice wool coat for church. I want a peacoat style with a belt. (If you know ...
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Anatomy of a Sewing Machine
If you’ve never used a sewing machine before, the first thing you need to learn is all the parts and their fun...
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Jan
Product Review: Oliso Mini Project Iron
The Oliso Mini Project Iron is perfect for small pressing stations and travel. I’ve been using mine for over a...
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Jan
Pattern Review: Mama Catherine from Made for Mermaids
The Mama Catherine has turned out to be one of my all-time, favorite patterns. I have (literally) sewn 10 of t...