Skills every sewing beginner should learn

Skills every sewing beginner should learn

When starting out as a novice, it is easy to feel overwhelmed with the wide range of skills you need to grasp. You want to be able to create the most intricate designs, but it’s important not to get ahead of yourself. By mastering the basics, you will have the core...
Serger vs Coverstitch vs Overlocker: The differences

Serger vs Coverstitch vs Overlocker: The differences

If you are just discovering the world of sewing, you have probably heard of the ongoing debate about the differences between serger, cover stitch and overlocker machines. First of all, the most important thing to learn is that serger and overlocking refer to the same...
Quilting Mistakes You Should Avoid Making

Quilting Mistakes You Should Avoid Making

No matter how many years you’ve been sewing, whether you’re a beginner or a pro, it’s always easy to make a mistake. Thankfully, with the wealth of knowledge available online, it’s easier than ever to find out how to correct your patchwork...
Keeping Your Sewing Machine In Good Condition

Keeping Your Sewing Machine In Good Condition

Maintaining your sewing and embroidery machine on a regular basis is important. Sewing and quilting machines are delicate and need to be treated as such. Caring for your machine means that the quality of your sewing will be better overall and fewer repairs will be...
What Makes Embroidery Such A Great Hobby?

What Makes Embroidery Such A Great Hobby?

Are you looking for a fun and relaxing hobby that you can do from the comfort of your own home? If so, embroidery is one you should definitely consider. Once considered an old-fashioned pastime, embroidery is now one of the trendiest crafts to take up. It’s not hard...
The Essentials for Starting a Sewing Hobby

The Essentials for Starting a Sewing Hobby

As a beginner, you’re not expected to purchase every single sewing tool available. There will be items you won’t need immediately. For example, you won’t need an embroidery machine if you just want to do basic garment alterations. So, what should you include on your...