As a full-time glasses-wearer, I’m very familiar with the face mask fogging issue! So I sewed and tested 5 face mask patterns to find the best for glasses. These are all free printable patterns. I wore each one indoors and outdoors. I used the same fabric and number of layers to make the comparison fairer … Read more
I tested 7 different types of elastic to find the best ones for face masks. I sewed samples and rated each one based on: comfort, how easy they were to sew through, how durable they were after being sewn, washed, and dried. I found the best type of elastic for face masks is 1/4″ (6mm) … Read more
Here are best selling sewing project ideas that are actually popular. And I have real revenue figures to show you. I found 6 female founders who started textile businesses from scratch. They earn between $40,000 to $1+ million in annual sales! I did a lot of research for this article. I want to help you … Read more
How much fabric you need for 2 square ‘throw’ pillows… (Click a link to skip to the visual chart below) 12″ x 12″ = 0.5 – 0.9 yards (0.5 – 0.9 meters) 14″ x 14″ = 1 yard (1 meter) 16″ x 16″ = 1.1 yards (1 meter) 18″ x 18″ = 1.2 yards (1.1 … Read more
If you’re a fabric hoarder like me, you’re probably running out of storage space for your precious finds! I recently started redesigning the small sewing area in my bedroom. Here are the fabric storage ideas I came up with for small spaces. Under-the-bed storage cases, bookshelves, plastic boxes, and cabinets are good for storing large … Read more
To make 2 pillowcases, you need: 2 yards (1.9 meters) of fabric for standard & queen size pillowcases (20″ x 30″). 2.5 yards (2.3 meters) of fabric for king size pillowcases (20″ x 40″). I recommend buying at least 10% more. This is because when you pre-wash and dry your materials, they might shrink. Fabric … Read more
So you have old jeans that are too small and covered in holes? Here are creative and stylish DIY ideas for upcycling denim into different crafts, from bags to home decor. I have to say, the tote bag ideas are super inspiring! In part 2, I share ideas for turning jeans into new clothes. The … Read more
So you’ve got old jeans that are covered in holes and too small? Here are 46 inspiring ideas to refashion them into clothes. My favorites are the DIY jean jackets at the end! Many of these creative ideas are from professional stores, including designer shops like Prada and Dolce & Gabbana. Make sure you check … Read more
I recently finished a 2-week research binge on the different types of cotton (I covered 70+ types!). Some cotton fabrics are more tightly woven than others. Examples of tightly woven cotton include denim, cotton sateen, percale, and poplin. Bedsheets are a good place to find cotton percale and sateen. I recommend getting light to medium … Read more
This is my up-to-date list of 2020 Black Friday sewing deals. I found so many discounts today, so this might be overwhelming lol. Here’s my quick edit of the best sewing deals: Almost all sewing machines are on sale at Sewing Machine Plus! They’re US based. Online sewing classes for $1 from Creative Bug. Up … Read more