Following a few sewing safety tips is the best-kept secret to calm sewing experiences. The average sewer is handling some pretty dangerous utensils ranging from sharp cutters, pointed needles and pins, electric cables, and hot irons. Suddenly sewing takes on a whole new dangerous turn and it is time to think about some important sewing … Read more
It is important to learn how to use a clothes steamer. This is because clothes wrinkle easily, whether they are coming fresh from the dryer, crammed into a cabinet, or pulled out of a pile lying on your couch. Continue reading below to know more about how to use a clothes steamer for crease-free clothing … Read more
Bobble stitch is a great way to add texture to your crochet. It is easy to learn and is made up of a cluster of stitches that stands out beautifully to create the ‘bobble’. When covering the entire surface of the crochet fabric, it reminds me a bit of bubble wrap plastic! When creating bobble … Read more
It’s TIME! It’s finally time to pull out ALL the stops and issue our next Leader & Ender challenge – Triple Treat! Did you know this is our 11th Leader & Ender challenge? Yes! We’ve been doing it that long. Our first one was in 2012 with Cheddar Bow Ties, and all of our previous … Read more
If you are knitting anything which is made up of separate pieces joined together, whether it is a garment, a cushion, or a toy, it will be useful to learn how to do the mattress stitch. This stitch is also known as ladder stitch, because of its appearance, which looks like the rungs of a … Read more
Measuring tools in sewing are essential for the perfect fit and shape of any garment or home furnishing. Even if you are a beginner sewer, you will need to measure seam allowances, hems, and markings. Some sewing patterns even just give you measurements for rectangular pieces. PinMeasuring Tools in Sewing Rather than giving you a … Read more
As a child of settlers, it took some time before I began to understand the role of Europeans (in particular the French and British) in the formation of this land. I was privileged in having history teachers who taught the actual always dominant nature of the settlement (theft) of this land from the First … Read more
Advert/affiliate links: This blog contains affiliate links (marked with *). If you shop products via those links, I may get a small provision which helps me to maintain my blog. Of course the price doesn’t change. How to wear polka dots Polka dots are back! This cheerful and feminine pattern always adds a kind of … Read more
Use this sewing machine feet guide to make your sewing faster, more accurate, and easier. There are a huge amount of presser feet on the market and while they all perform different tasks, you only really need some of these on a regular basis. This guide will also go through some of the less common … Read more
Tuesday, 28th June 2022 Miss Candyfloss For those of you who love a bit of a vintage look, getting those larger sizes (as we know) can be problematic. The hunt for original vintage isn’t without many pitfalls AND a clear lack of availability. Some Plus Size people put this down to people being smaller back … Read more