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21 Cutting Tools for Sewing Explained (Names, Pics, Uses)

May 18, 2022May 3, 2022 by Staff Writer

If you’ve been to a craft store before, you’ve probably seen an overwhelming number of fabric cutting tools. What are they all used for? And which ones do you actually need? I’m going to explain all the main types of sewing tools used for cutting. This is a beginner-friendly guide with names, pictures, and use … Read more

Categories Sewing for Beginners Tags Nisan Aktürk, sewing tips

49 Best Online Fabric Stores UK: Clothes, Upholstery, Quilts

March 1, 2022February 28, 2022 by Sara Maker

I’m a big online shopper when it comes to fabric. You just can’t beat the range of options. Here’s a roundup of the best online fabric stores for UK buyers. I’ve tried many of these stores myself, so I’ll share my opinions on them and what they’re known for. Pin this image to bookmark the … Read more

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Sewing Projects for 7 – 14 Year Old Kids (Teacher Approved)

January 31, 2022January 30, 2022 by Sara Maker

If you want to teach your child how to sew, thinking of sewing project ideas for kids is tricky. What’s easy enough for them to make, but still fun and interesting? I interviewed a sewing teacher to find out what projects her students love. Katie runs the Thread Room, a sewing school that teaches 145 students … Read more

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How to Prepare Fabric Before You Cut & Sew: 5 Critical Steps

December 21, 2021December 20, 2021 by Sara Maker

So you’ve just bought some gorgeous new fabric and are ready to cut it? WAIT! There are 5 important things to do first or you’ll have problems later on. For example, your new top might shrink after it’s first wash, or the colors may run. Here’s how to prepare your fabric for cutting and sewing: … Read more

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I Asked 3 Pros How to Sharpen Fabric & Pinking Scissors

May 5, 2022September 14, 2021 by Sara Maker

I interviewed 3 companies that make fabric scissors and/or sharpen them. Here’s their professional advice on how to sharpen fabric scissors and pinking scissors. The best way to sharpen fabric and pinking scissors is to send them to a professional sharpening service. Expect to pay about $7 – 20 (£6 – 15). You only need … Read more

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Cutting Paper with Fabric Scissors: What 5 Pros Think

May 5, 2022March 27, 2021 by Sara Maker

When you start sewing, something you’ll hear all the time is “never cut paper with fabric scissors”. But can you actually cut paper with them? Or does it really dull your fabric scissors that badly? To find out, I spoke to Ernest Wright, LDH Scissors, and Pro Sharp. Ernest Wright is a manufacturer of scissors. They’ve been in … Read more

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How To Set Up, Thread & Use Any Sewing Machine in 8 Steps

September 24, 2021March 17, 2021 by Sara Maker

Here’s how to: Turn on your sewing machine, set it up, thread it, choose settings, and do your first test sew! This tutorial is perfect for complete beginners who have no idea where to start. The information in this post is directly from Brother, Singer, and Janome sewing machine manuals, so I haven’t skipped important … Read more

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How to Teach Your Child to Sew: 66 Tips from Sewing Teachers

September 30, 2021February 20, 2021 by Sara Maker

I interviewed Katie, a sewing teacher, to discover her best tips on how to teach your child to sew. Katie runs the Thread Room, a sewing school that teaches 145 students per week! About 50% of them are children. Her kids’ holiday workshops are attended by 120 children. So she’s had lots of experience teaching … Read more

Categories How to Sew Tags sewing tips

6 Popular Sewing Projects to Sell that Make $45,000/Month!

September 27, 2021January 30, 2021 by Sara Maker

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

Categories How to Sew Tags sewing tips

18 Black Friday Sewing Deals for 2020 (including Machines!)

September 30, 2021November 26, 2020 by Sara Maker

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

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