Is learning to sew one of your New Year’s resolutions? Then you’ll want to check out the Learn to Sew series on Tilly and the Buttons! To get you started, Tilly has already posted tutorials on setting up your sewing machine and threading your sewing machine, and I can’t wait to see what’s next! If […]
Continue ReadingSinger is celebrating their 160th anniversary at My Singer Story and is looking for stories – your stories. You can post your favorite memories as well as sign up for a commerorative certificate for your Singer machine. I learned how to sew on my mom and grandma’s Singers, so I’m off to add my stories […]
Continue ReadingBasting is a step that shows up regularly enough in sewing instructions, but many makers don’t know exactly what it is and why you would want to take the time to learn how to do it. Personally, I think that basting is one of the most helpful tools for accurately constructing a sewing project, which […]
Continue ReadingI found myself with a dilemma last weekend as I was getting excited about a quilting workshop I was about to take – my sewing machine didn’t have a carrying case and I started to get a bit worried about transferring the machine back and forth without protection. I’ve seen lots of great patterns for […]
Continue ReadingThere are many reasons why I’m smitten with this Pimp Yer Patcher tutorial from Dee*Construction, but I’ll stick with the first thing that came to mind: OMG, that girl totally used the word “pimp” to describe applying brightly colored hexies to her sewing machine! I tend to be a little bit of a purist when […]
Continue ReadingVintage sewing machines always intrigue me, but also kind of scare me. I’m never quite sure what to check for if I find one for sale, and I’m not sure what models might suit my needs. Thankfully, Pete Lappin has a very handy column full of tips and advice for purchasing vintage sewing machines over […]
Continue ReadingSweet Sugarbelle may have had a hard time bringing her vision of 3D sewing machine cookies to life, but I’d say her efforts were well worth it. I’m glad she stuck with it and didn’t give up when things got tough! [via Crafty Chica on Pinterest] More: Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies Pantone Chip Cookies […]
Continue Reading
