Top Gifts Quilters will Love |Gift Guide 2020

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It’s 2020, the year of mayhem and mask wearing.  After all these months stuck inside with your quilter turned mask-maker you might be asking yourself “What sewing gift should I buy my quilter?” From that perfect cutting mat to quilters templates, there are so  many wonderful options!! So here are my top gifts quilters will love for 2020! Fabric Does the quilter in your life have a favorite fabric shop?  Nothing excites a quilter more than a shopping spree to[Read more]

What Sewing Machine Should I Buy?

pink sewing machine

Whether you are a seasoned sewist or just starting out, if you want to sew you’re going to need a sewing machine, but what sewing machine should you buy? Below are my top tips for picking the right sewing machine for you. What kind of sewing are you doing? Different sewing machines do different jobs so it’s important to ask your self a few key questions before you start looking. Are you just starting out or have you been sewing[Read more]

How to Sew Your Own Clothes – Quickly

Have you ever wanted to sew your own clothes but weren’t sure where to start?  Have you sewn a few things and loved them but wished you could sew ALL of your own clothes? So did I, so I started thinking, “How can I sew more efficiently so I can produce more clothing in a short amount of time?” And thus a system I like to call “Batch Sewing” was born. Batch Sewing Batch sewing is taking a couple of[Read more]

How To Sew In Elastic-Make Gather with Sewn in Elastic

Sewing gathers with elastic is a great way to add texture to your project without sacrificing comfort.  Sewing in elastic is quick and easy.  Here is a tutorial on how to sew in elastic. It is perfect for leg holes and waistbands in baby clothes because it allows for free range of motion for little ones. I use is all the time when sewing baby clothes or cloth diapers. Step 1: Cut Elastic Cut a piece of elastic shorter than[Read more]

How to Sew a Rolled Hem

rolled hem

Sewing a rolled hem can add a beautiful edge to your hem, pocket, ruffled edge, and so much more. The rolled hem is a really fun and easy method that will save you time finishing your projects.  So, happy sewing, and post in the comments some of the projects you have used the rolled hem method! What You Will Need: -Sewing Machine -Fabric or Garment You Are Working On (It’s always a good idea to practice new techniques on scrap[Read more]