I have always envied those who know where you should buy whatever it is you might be needing. You casually bring up your need to purchase a low-shank walking foot for your Janome 1308 in the wedding of your least ...

Some days it’s really hard to find inspiration for your next sewing project. On those days, you wonder what wizardry they used to create that skirt or scarf you saw on Etsy or Pinterest. Or how to fit the dress ...

Having a sewing room in tip-top shape can be really helpful in your sewing work. When we’re talking about hobbies, anything that makes it easier or more enjoyable is welcome, right? Unfortunately, many beginners are at a loss when it ...

How and where did you begin your sewing efforts? Most of us start small: on our kitchen or dining room tables, in our bedrooms, etc. The first sewing stations we all have are usually mobile, as these spaces are commonly ...

Is there a better way to show someone how much you care for them than by gifting them a handmade gift? If you have a passion for sewing like I do, I strongly recommend a sewing project gift. Potholders, kits, ...

What’s the best age to start sewing? I started when I was twelve. My mom first taught me how to hand-sew. Then I watched her work on the machine. She taught me that 90% of sewing is proper preparation and ...

I have already covered many ideas for sewing: small projects that will offer great practice and adequate warm-up for beginners, projects that you’ll have fun with, useful projects that will add a great deal of practicality to your life, projects ...

Taking measurements is an essential part of sewing. To be able to successfully execute a sewing project, you need to determine the correct fabric yardage needed for your creation. But you shouldn’t go shopping for materials if you don’t know ...

So you’ve stumbled upon a nice sewing machine at a garage sale or inherited your (grand)mother’s precious vintage model and want to put it to good use. Aside from stitching up clothes and accessories for yourself and your loved ones, ...

If you are just beginning to follow your sewing passion but have realized that you don’t know where to start, don’t agonize. I know, I know, there’s so much to learn, not the least of which is what to put ...