Which Sewing Machine Should I Buy?
And by I, I mean you. It's one of the most common questions in the sewing world, heard from beginners and seasoned seamstresses alike. A few notes about what to expect from your sewing machine: If you are buying new, you should not expect a machine under about $150 to be able to handle heavy duty work, i.e. several layers of fabric, denim, fleece, etc. I really wouldn't expect any new machine under about $300 to be able to handle heavy duty work, at least not very well, though some machines will claim to be heavy duty anyway. I must advise against buying sewing ...
Facelift!
You may have noticed that things look a little different around here... after months and months of alternating between hard work and procrastination, I finally have the new version fo the site up! Huzzah! Why the new site? For one, I can never leave my websites alone for very long before I have to start picking at them and editing and deciding I need a whole new layout. But I also realized that Wordpress simplifies so many things about running a website. Especially one like this. I'm always learning new things and wanting to share that information, so a blog format ...
no-sew embellishing: bleach!
Bleaching is a really fast and easy way to embellish a piece of clothing. Jeans, t-shirts, etc. [gallery link="file" columns="4"] They make these nifty bleach pens, but you can also use regular liquid bleach OR that sink/countertop gel cleaner. Just make sure it says it has bleach! When I'm using liquid bleach, I like to dilute it with water... I put full-strength ...
Fabric.com coupons… again!
Those evil fabric pushers at Fabric.com are at it again! Here I was, minding my own business, when I found myself buying MORE fabric! I just can't contain myself, I guess. In my own defense, part of my order was for making high efficiency curtains for our house (tutorial to come!), which will save us money in the long run. That's not so bad, right? I was able to further excuse my behavior by using one of their fabulously evil coupons... 30% off ain't nothing to sneeze at! In case you're like me, and you order fabric every time the sun rises, I've ...
Must-Have Tools of the Trade
When you first start a particular craft, it can be hard to know what tools you'll really need. And no idea what some things even are! Here are some handy tools I can't live without. [caption id="attachment_710" align="aligncenter" width="531" caption="Figure 1 - General sewing, cutting, pattern making related tools"][/caption] Figure 1 - General sewing, cutting, pattern making related tools Ruler - Jumbo sized is best, and a clear one is extra handy so you can see what's going on underneath Patterns - buy a few basic patterns: an a-line skirt, a t-shirt, a pair of pants. You can use these to practice with, and ...
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Which Sewing Machine Should I Buy?
And by I, I mean you. It’s one of the most common questions in the sewing world,...
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