Why settle for store-bought when you can make your own? Design your own DIY tailor’s ham with this pattern from our friends at Baby Lock! Perfect for pressing, this DIY sewing tool assists in pressing darts or seams without your garment losing its shape. This tailor’s ham is filled with sawdust to help draw moisture ...
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Is it nerdy to have a favorite type of fastener? Because I must admit, I think buttons are one of the most delightful closures out there. Learning how to hand-sew buttons, as well as how to make buttonholes, are some of the first skills that sewists learn. Adding the correct type of button to your ...
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Imagine this scenario – you’ve got a brand new project to make and you just can’t wait to get sucked in. You’ve threaded your machine with a brand new reel, you’ve changed your needle, and your fabric pieces are cut and ready to sew. You begin your first seam and… disaster! Why do the stitches ...
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Minky fabric is a sewing favorite of many because it’s so soft and luxurious. It can be found in a variety of colors and even patterns, and it’s also easy to sew with a few pointers! In this article, we will discuss the uses and history of minky fabric, how to properly cut and sew ...
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While the standard presser foot handles most everyday stitching, there’s a whole world of specialty feet designed to make your sewing faster, neater, and a whole lot easier. From zippers to quilting, ruffles to buttonholes, each foot has its own unique superpower. Some come with your machine, while others can be purchased separately — and ...
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If you’ve ever opened a beautifully made jacket or skirt and thought, “Wait… the inside is gorgeous,” you’ve met the Hong Kong seam. This is the finish that takes a raw, fray-prone seam allowance and turns it into a clean, ribbon-wrapped interior—especially useful on garments that are unlined or only partially lined. It’s polished, practical, ...
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We’ve rounded up some of the easiest, most common fixes for removing stains from fabric to help make your day a little less stressful. From stubborn splatters of ketchup to tough-to-remove ink marks, these tips for removing stains from fabric will assist in keeping your sewing and quilting projects pristine. Want to keep these tips ...
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Thread breaks can be such a common hiccup in sewing and happen to both beginners and experienced stitchers. But here’s the good news: most of the time, there’s a simple reason behind it—and an easy fix, too. In this article, we’ll look at causes from the basics, like tension and needles, to more advanced culprits ...
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The new year is almost here, and the time has come to start planning out your sewing goals for 2026! We know goal setting of any kind can be intimidating, so our editors are here to walk you through how to plan out your sewing goals for the new year. We hope that you leave ...
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