I bought the wrong size pattern! Last winter, Hobby Lobby had a sale on Simplicity patterns. During the sales week, I made multiple trips and bought many spring and summer patterns. I also bought fabric for each project and set everything aside for summer sewing. Unfortunately, one of those patterns was the wrong size and […]
Sewing enthusiasts often wonder how to sew knits without a serger. Here’s tips for sewing knits on a regular sewing machine. Work with the right settings. Set your sewing machine to a zigzag stitch for knit fabrics. Your zigzag stitch must have a narrow width with a short length. Short length stitches grow with stretch […]
Use this free fabric swatch template to create your own fabric swatch book. *To obtain, see details below. In a world where most people purchase online and don’t have the opportunity to feel the fabric, it is super important to know fabric and understand what you are buying. Yes, you can purchase a fabric swatch […]
When you’ve got thread loops under fabric, you’ve must use the process of elimination to get answers. Below, I’ve outlined the entire process for determining why you’ve got thread loops under your fabric. You’ll be very surprise to discover the answer is often quite elementary. It sounds stupid. But, try threading your sewing machine again. […]
If your new to sewing or are only accustomed to using computerized machines, you may be unfamiliar with how to oil a sewing machine. This article is for those who fall into the above-mentioned categories, but also for the more seasoned sewing maven who would like to do basic maintenance on a machine at home. […]