In this day and age of technology, pattern making does not have to be hard. There are Computer Aided Designs (CAD) which you can get off the internet. They offer you generated patterns and you can still customize them to suit your needs. The downside to this, they have a subscription fee which is not … Read more
There is nothing frustrating than working with a dysfunctional sewing machine. They will occasionally have problems ranging from jammed threads, bunching and tangling. The good news is that you can easily troubleshoot them and enjoy your sewing experience. Sewing machines often have the same problems which you probably anticipate. Others could be unique to your … Read more
The recent upsurge in craftiness has seen more people take up skills like sewing. You can take up sewing lessons on social media or find sewing workshops near you and get involved. This way you will surround yourself with people who share the same interest as you. Sewing doesn’t have to be a daunting task … Read more
The nineties are back! Fashion is adopting one of the colorful, versatile and top trends on the 90s list, patches! You’ve probably seen them on shoes, coats, trousers, and backpacks and wished to own such a fashion statement. Well, the good news is, it doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg. You … Read more
You probably have that pair of your favorite jeans, that is worn out after much wear and tear and you are not sure what to do with it to restore it back to a wearable state. Well, don’t fret about it. This article will guide you on how to incorporate patches on jeans whether worn … Read more
There are some situations where you may want to fuse two pieces of fabric together but not want to mess around with needles or stitches. In this post, we’ll quickly take you through how to fuse two pieces of fabric together, and the different ways that you can do so. 1. Fusible Tape The easiest, … Read more
Kevlar is an incredibly strong material and when used properly can provide a lot of protection. In this post, we’ll discuss sewing Kevlar fabric: it’s uses, sewing tips, and best practices. Sewing kevlar fabric: how to layer it The first thing to bear in mind regarding working with Kevlar fabric is that Kevlar is effective … Read more
Arguably the most important tool in your sewing machine and indeed your sewing kit is your needle. It can be frustrating to try and sew with a blunt needle, so let’s talk about how to sharpen a sewing needle. How to see if your needle needs sharpening Sewing needles actually have very long lives so … Read more
A lot of folks like to show their dedication to their favorite band or cause with a patch on their jacket or backpack. Patches look cool and are a nice way to show what you care about to the world. So between iron on and sew on patches, which one is the best? What are … Read more
All quilts are essentially a quilt sandwich: you have the top, which is where the patterns are, the batting, which is what gives the quilt warmth and weight, and the bottom, which is usually plain fabric. Working with batting and trying to keep 3 layers of fabric in place can be a pain, so enter fusible … Read more
