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 […]

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 […]

My father picked up Singer 66 sewing machine at a local tag sale (2017) for a whopping $40. The machine came with a sewing machine table, chair, and some pretty fantastic vintage sewing accessories. After cleaning the sewing machine up and giving it a good oil, I’ve decided to note a few things. Singer 66 […]