sewing tools

Flashback: Make a Tailor’s Ham: A Project Excerpt from Mend It Better by Kristin Roach

Flashback: Make a Tailor’s Ham: A Project Excerpt from Mend It Better by Kristin Roach

I love that Mend It Better provides instructions for making some of the tools that are essential for mending and sewing. A great example: this highly useful tailor’s ham, a must-have for crisp pressing.

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How-To: Magnetic Pin Holder

How-To: Magnetic Pin Holder

Keep your pins within reach–and away from tender fingers and toes–with this handy DIY magnetic pin holder!

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How-To: Owl Craft Supply Caddy

How-To: Owl Craft Supply Caddy

Every crafter needs a helping hand once in a while, right? Before you jump into those ambitious new 2014 projects, whip up your very own super-helpful owl craft supply caddy!

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Infographic: Choose the Perfect Sewing Machine Needle

Infographic: Choose the Perfect Sewing Machine Needle

I love a good infographic—there’s something so wonderful about an image that can take a seemingly intimidating and complicated choice, like selecting the right sewing machine needle, and turn it into something that’s simple, logical, and clear. If you’re just getting acquainted with your sewing machine or thinking about trying a new project or technique, […]

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How-To: Triangle Sewing Pattern Weights

How-To: Triangle Sewing Pattern Weights

Forget soup cans, giant metal washers, or the closest napping cat: bring the right tools to your next sewing project with a set of lovely and useful triangle pattern weights!

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Rotary Cutter vs. Pinking Shears

Rotary Cutter vs. Pinking Shears

New to sewing and wondering what cutting tool will best suit your needs?

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How-To: Kitty Cat Embroidery Floss Organizer

How-To: Kitty Cat Embroidery Floss Organizer

Add some extra cute to your sewing box with adorable DIY kitty cat embroidery floss bobbins!

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