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Tote Bag Sewing Diary
I recently made a small tote bag that was both fun and easy. I didn’t follow the pattern exactly, but altered a few key details (such as finishing the raw seam allowances). Follow my creative process in this sewing diary. Tote … Continue reading
Guest Blog: 10 Tips to Improve Your Sewing
Recently, I was asked to contribute to the teacher’s blog at Take Lessons. I was happy to oblige and wrote a piece filled with suggestions to help you take your sewing skills up a notch. It includes advice on seam finishing, pressing as you sew, … Continue reading
Sewing Room Safety: 14 Tips
While sewing isn’t an inherently dangerous occupation, working with sharp shears, needles, and pins has its risks! Here are 14 tips to help you sew safely. Sewing Room Safety: 14 Tips Enjoy!
Basics: Pressing As You Sew
We’ve all heard about the importance of pressing as you sew. But do you know how? After all, pressing isn’t the same as ironing! Here’s several tips and tricks to help you improve your pressing skills. Basics: Pressing As You … Continue reading
Basics: Seam Allowances
Everything you sew has seam allowances. But what are they? (Includes tips!) Basics: Seam Allowances
Basics: Presser Feet
There are many kinds of presser feet, each designed for a specific purpose. This article takes a closeup look at several different presser feet, including the zigzag foot, the pintuck foot, the walking foot, and many others. Basics: Presser Feet Enjoy!
New Tuition Policy
As of June 15, 2015, Yesterday’s Thimble is instituting a new payment policy. Instead of paying for classes on an individual, class-by-class basis, students will now pay a monthly tuition fee. This policy will apply to all new students. Currently enrolled … Continue reading
Second Crazy-Quilted Throw Pillow
Follow along as I design, construct, and embellish my second crazy-quilted pillow! New Diary: Second Crazy-Quilted Throw Pillow Enjoy!
Basics: Pattern Symbols
Patterns tend to use a set of universal symbols. But if you aren’t familiar with those symbols, you’ll have a hard time sewing a pattern! Here’s a list of the most common pattern symbols and their definitions. Basics: Pattern Symbols Enjoy!