23 Common Hand Stitches and Their Uses
Why Use Hand Stitches? Anyone that’s into sewing knows that clothing today is largely sewn via machines. In the olden days, seamstresses had to create clothes entirely by hand. This technique is,
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Beginner’s Guide to Choosing the Right Needle and Thread
When it comes to sewing, reading a pattern is just the tip of the iceberg. In order to create fabulous clothing that will fit us like a glove, we need the right needles and threads.But how do we decide
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The 21 Types of Sewing Machines and What They’re For
Learning how to make our own clothes and have it look like we’ve just been shopping at an exclusive mall is no easy task. In fact, at first glance, it just seems way too complicated for us to master!However,
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A Primer to Hand Sewing: 17 Lessons for Beginners
We all know how difficult it can be, trying to get into sewing. Hand sewing can be especially challenging at first. That’s why we’ve decided to make this article a hand sewing course for beginners.Whether
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Singer vs Brother vs Janome: What Is Right for You?
We all know that sewing is a hobby that requires a lot of patience. But, nevertheless, you don’t have to test your patience by working on an old or low-quality sewing machine. We usually tend to stick
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Does Sewing Machine Oil Go Bad? How Long Does It Last?
Yes, sewing machine oil does go bad. But if you store it properly, you can extend its life by years. In this article, we will show you easy ways of determining whether your oil can is still usable . If
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How Hard Is It to Use a Sewing Machine? How Long to Learn?
It’s usually very easy to use a modern sewing machine. However, learning to actually sew and prepare everything needed beforehand can take some time.Sewing is still a very popular hobby. Why? Simply
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20+ Supplies You Need to Start Sewing: Complete Beginner’s Kit
When we’re just starting to learn about a new hobby, it can be so tempting to jump right in. But as we discover more about the activity we’ve chosen, we may come to find that there’s actually more
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Are Sewing Patterns True to Size? Where Do You Measure?
The short answer is — no, sewing patterns are not true to size. You must have gone out shopping a few times knowing what your size was. But when you tried two T-shirts marked with the same size, one
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Regular Sewing Machine vs Serger: What’s the Difference?
There’s no one out there who doesn’t know what a regular sewing machine is. Let’s face it, whenever we think about making clothes, the image of a sewing machine pops right up in our minds. But, on
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