I’ve used the past few months to catch up on a few projects that have been pushed to the side, and I can’t wait to tell our story of the move, and show pictures of my new sewing space. Until then… Zac is now obsessed with Star Wars. When he started to see previews for the...
I don't know about you, but for me, a lot of the pleasure from sewing actually comes from just looking at fabric, dreaming about fabric, stroking fabric, and browsing through fabrics online, even if I don't buy many of them. So having my fabric neatly displayed gives me a lot of sa...
This hardworking apron is full of clever surprises. The most striking is its cool lace-up front: bold eyelets woven through with a boot lace. There’s also a hanging pocket that moves with you and a bright pop of color on the lining. ...
How to sew zippers using a regular sewing machine foot When sewing a zipper, you'll get to the zipper pull sooner or later. When you do,stopsewing andlift upthe foot, keeping theneedle down in the fabric.Slide the zipper pullto an already sewn area. Return foot down into the sewing p...
ABOVENow for the girl on the swing: the swing was easy–just a tube of “wood plank” and some hemp twine(at Walmart I happened across a pkg with 5 different weights of twine!)I threaded the twine through the fabric and made knots. On the tree, I tucked it under some leaves to ...
A needle can break if it's the wrong type for your fabric or if it's inserted incorrectly. Use the right needle size and ensure it's properly secured in the machine. By keeping these tips in mind, you can avoid common sewing pitfalls and make a pillowcase that's both functional and ...
I purchased my bags and stickers at Hobby Lobby, though you can find them in many stores such as Walmart (if they have a craft section), Joann Fabrics, Michaels or your local craft store. Small bags can often be found in the jewelry supply section. ...
Also if you can perfectly sew knits with a regular sewing machine, a serger will make things easier, way faster and tons neater! Even sewing wovens can be faster and neater with a serger: no more seam allowances fraying! A serger can be the right choice also if you don't sew garments...
scissors, pins, sewing machine extras: ric-rac, double bias tape Instructions: First, cut your hand towel in half horizontally. Then lay out your large bath towel on the floor and center one of the cut pieces of hand towel on top of the towel. Put the cut side up, so that the sewn...
The price of the Brother SE400 embroidery and sewing machine hovers between $330 and $370 online. Amazon and Walmart are the lowest price options and because of how often the price moves on either site, it’s best to check both sites when you’re ready to buy. Both sites are also lic...