I find that for beginners at sewing garments, the written instructions that come with patterns can be very time demanding and frustrating! I certainly hated it when I was just starting out. So, I thought I would start filming as I sew in the hopes that others might find it helpful and may even learn some new skills or tips. Continue reading Baseball Tee Sew-Along (FREE)
Hello! Today I wanted to show you a few different ways to finish your seams. Depending on where you are in your sewing journey and how you have approached it, you may already know this. But for those not familiar with different ways to finish your seams on the inside of your garments, I hope this will be helpful. I know not everyone particularly likes … Continue reading Sewing: How to Finish/Neaten Your Seams
Today, I wanted to demystify sewing patterns for those who are new to using commercial sewing patterns. Reason being- I’ve taken a lot of sewing courses and I noticed that none of them actually explained sewing pattern envelopes well (or at all). At first glance, sewing pattern envelopes can seem intimidating with all the numbers and charts. But it’s actually pretty simple once it’s explained. … Continue reading Understanding Sewing Patterns
Hello! While we come the end end of yet another week in quarantine, I decided to share 10 things I wish I knew when I just started sewing. Because we are all required to stay at home unless absolutely necessary, I realized there are probably a lot of people who maybe didn’t really sew before but have had a sewing machine in the closet and … Continue reading 10 Things I Wish I Knew When Just Started Sewing
If you’re like me, you probably started learning to sew using only woven fabrics. Sewing with knits is very different because all knits have a degree of natural stretch to them which changes the way the they behave during sewing. So, if you’re just starting to learn how to sew with knits or if you just want some tips read on below. Tips for Sewing … Continue reading 12 Tips for Sewing with Knit Fabrics
