Tag Archives: Basics

Sewing Machine Maintenance

Tuesday’s Tips & Tricks Sewing Machine Maintenance If you own your own sewing machine, you need to take proper care of it. This means knowing how to clean and oil it regularly. There are some newer models that don’t require … Continue reading

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Guard Your Lingerie!

Tuesday’s Tips & Tricks Guard Your Lingerie! We’ve all had a blouse or dress whose neckline simply wouldn’t stay in place. Every time it shifts, your bra straps peek out, causing embarrassment and awkwardness. What can be done? Well, you … Continue reading

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Wrist Pincushion

I’ve just added a tutorial for a wrist pincushion. It’s small and very useful for keeping your pins at hand (no pun intended!) while you sew. Find it under “Tutorials” or just click here. Enjoy!

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Patchwork Pillow

I just added a new Tutorial: Quilted Patchwork Pillow. In an hour or two, you’ll have a quick and easy pillow that looks like it took a lot more effort than it really did. Enjoy!

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Pattern Marking

Tuesday’s Tips & Tricks: Pattern Marking If you’re new to sewing, you may have wondered about the various dots, circles, lines, and triangles that are scattered across your pattern pieces. These symbols are there to aid you, so it’s important … Continue reading

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Easy Peasy Gathering

Tuesday’s Tips & Tricks: Easy Peasy Gathering There are several methods available for gathering fabric. The method we’ll discuss today is gathering with a cord. Until recently, I’d never used this technique. While writing an article that required an overview … Continue reading

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