My table for cutting fabric has always been the floor because living in a small space hasn’t afforded me the opportunity to have a real one. However, I recently discovered… Ping pong tables make great fabric cutting tables, especially for small spaces. *This blog article is, in no way, sponsored by GoPlus. Its simply my […]

Singer Zig Zag 758 is a Singer Touch and Sew machine from the early 1970’s.  I found it at a local Goodwill shop for $25. However, I didn’t buy it! This blog will give a mini review of Singer Zig Zag 758 and cover the reason why I didn’t buy it. Perhaps, my reasoning will […]

Home sewing notions intimidated me when I first started sewing. Back then, store associates convinced me to buy a whole bunch of crap. But, realistically, you only need 5 items. 1. Get a good pair of fabric sheers. Cut the rotary cutter hype out of your home sewing notions. Fabric sheers won’t break the bank […]

Have you ever wondered how to choose the right fabric for cloths. Selecting the correct fabric is the most difficult task you’ll face as a seamstress. Let’s talk material complications. The back of patterns, except for Burda and some Indie patterns, give a lists of potential fabrics to use for your make. However, selecting fabric […]

Emdeko JA21 was my very first sewing machine. When this article was first published (2019), there wasn’t any information online about the model. Therefore, I decided to share my knowledge in hopes it would help someone. Note: At the end of this article, there is a parts list for Emdeko JA21.  Emdeko JA21 was made […]