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The Easiest Way to Hem a Pair of Jeans

Rather than rolling up your jeans or taking them to an expensive tailor, why not hem them yourself? This is one of those life skills that’s easy enough for anyone […]

5 Tips to Avoid Thread Breaks

It’s a problem every sewist can relate to! We’ve all been there, but how do you know what’s causing your threads to break? Here are 5 tips to quickly help […]

Bobbin Work For Beginners!

Bobbin work is an easy technique to use heavy weight threads in your sewing machine! Even for the seasoned sewist, you’ll want the scoop!

Rayon vs. Polyester – What’s the Difference?

Both rayon and polyester are an excellent choice depending on what you want to achieve in your project, but we’ll discuss when to choose one over the other as they […]

How to Sew Lightweight or Sheer Fabrics (Organza, Tulle, Chiffon)

Sewing with Lightweight and sheer fabrics: tips and Tricks Lightweight or sheer fabrics like organza, tulle, georgette, voile, and chiffon can often be tricky to sew due to their slippery […]

Successfully Sew with Fine 80-100wt Threads

Have you ever heard about 80 and 100wt thread? These ultra-fine threads are totally game changers when it comes to piecing, appliqué, quilting, and even as a bobbin thread. However, […]

How to Patch Jeans on the Thigh: A Step-by-Step Tutorial

We’re going to demonstrate how to patch a pair of jeans that has a tear on the inner thigh. Anyone who has thighs knows what a pain this problem is, […]

How to Choose the Right Machine Needle

Due to the variety of fabrics and threads available on the market, needle manufacturers have quite a selection to choose from. Every needle has its own purpose, but how do […]

9 Ways to Sew With Fine 80-100wt Threads

You may have seen these ultra-fine 80 and 100wt threads on store shelves, but what would you want to use such a thin thread for? As it turns out, these […]

Thread Weights Explained: A Practical Guide for Sewing and Embroidery

Your standard thread will often come in a medium 40 or 50 weight. But a huge variety of other threads exist in super fine 100 weight, or super chunky 3 […]