Category: How To Guides

My Favorite Online Sewing Classes

Group of women in a sewing workshop

Looking for online sewing classes to sew your own clothes and things? Well sewing your own clothes is economical and results in garments that are often better made than those found on store shelves. Another huge benefit of sewing your own clothes is being able to fit them perfectly to your frame. Don’t know how…

S – T – R – E – T – C – H — How to Sew with Knits

Versatility – Comfort – Stretchability – Scary – – All of these words describe today’s knits. There is a large variety of these fabrics on the market today. Knits are used in everything from lingere and swimwear to slacks, tops and dresses and everything in between. We all love to wear knits. But sewing with…

How To Pick the Best Sewing Machine for a Child by Betsy Muse

Teaching a child to sew can be extremely rewarding, especially when you see how proud they are after finishing their first project. Children as young as six are capable of using a sewing machine with close guidance and supervision. At some point, when their budding hobby takes off, they will be asking for a sewing…