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Category Archives: Sewing tutorials
How to make thread belt loops with a sewing machine
How to make thread belt loops with a sewing machine The belt loops add a nice touch, hold the belt where it should be when worn, and when you take it off, the belt can still stay with the dress, ready for when you wear it next. But who has … Continue reading
The ultimate sewing machine repair cheat sheet
How to clean a sewing machine – with video
How to clean a sewing machine How often should you clean your machine? That depends on how often and how long you use it, and what sort of projects you sew. If you sew lots of woolly fabrics, towelling, fleece or minky, felt or flannel, then you’ll need to do … Continue reading
Quilt As You Go Fabric for a Zippered Pouch
Make a Rag Quilt tutorial
How to make a rag quilt I’m sure you’ve seen these before. You’ve probably been drooling over all the lovely soft and snuggly rag quilts on Pinterest feed and have been longing to find out how to make a rag quilt. Materials to make a rag quilt: Flannel fabric in prints, … Continue reading
Quilt Tutorial – Rococo Gardens
Rococo gardens quilt pattern This rococo gardens quilt pattern reminds us of Spring. Perfect time to get this oldie but goodie back out! You will be making a series of 8 quilt blocks and then sewing them into the top following a layout. There are stems and flowers in the … Continue reading
How to Sew a String Quilt
How to Sew a String Quilt Wanna learn How to Sew a String Quilt? This quilt has a back or foundation piece. There isn’t any hard and fast rule with the size of the foundation piece. You can pick the size– and then cut enough foundations. Sewing is simple, does … Continue reading
DIY non-slip sewing machine foot pedal pad
Sewing machine foot pedal pad Place your foot pedal where you want it to go now with this easy DIY foot pedal pad, more confident now that it’s going to stay in place better than it did before. Your back will thank you. Materials needed: Roll of non-slip spongy material, … Continue reading
Tool tip – TrueGrips Non-slip pads for rulers
True grips for rulers Accuracy in sewing is important. Accurate cutting and sewing makes sure that pieces fit together as they should, end up the right size, and in clothing, that they actually fit as intended! In quilting too, accuracy is paramount for creating the pieced quilt blocks and tops. … Continue reading