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Sewist Interview: Paula Fonseca at Sew Goth
TweetSharePin0 SharesI’ve started a blog series interviewing other sewing bloggers, teachers, and professionals to find out about how they started sewing, and what inspires them. Here is interview #3, with Paula from SewGoth. Q: Can you start by telling us a bit about yourself and how you got started learning to sew? My name is…
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How to Save Money Sewing
TweetSharePin11 SharesSewing is one of those hobbies that has the potential to either cost a lot or it can save you money depending on how you approach it. Sewing machines, tools, fabric, and patterns can all add up. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Here are my suggestions on how you can save…
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Sewist Interview Series: Jenni Miller
TweetSharePin0 SharesI find it really interesting to speak with other people in the online sewing world. Even though I’ve been sewing professionally for some time, there is always a new technique, tool or approach to learn from others. That’s why I decided to start a sewist interview series. I’d like to introduce my first guest:…
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Fabric Marking Tools to Tailor Garments like a Pro
TweetSharePin11 SharesIf you are going to alter clothing, pinning and marking fabric is an important step. Using the right fabric marking tools can make this task easier. It’s important that you can see your markings, but for them to also disappear when you need them too. Before you mark your fabric If you are altering…
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Sew Tulle Tiers on a Dress
TweetSharePin11 SharesRecently, there was an event where my daughter needed a formal dress. We had a dress but wanted to make it a bit more special. So we decided to sew tulle to the skirt to make it more “twirlable” and fuller. I also added another skirt layer out of taffeta to be a bit…
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Gifts for Sewing Lovers 2023
TweetSharePin11 SharesLooking for gifts around someone’s hobby is usually a great idea. However, if you aren’t sure about what tools they prefer (or might already have), it can be a bit tricky. In this guide, I’ll walk you through some gifts for sewing lovers in your life. Whether they like to sew clothes or need…
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How to sew clothes bigger
TweetSharePin33 SharesHave you wondered if it is possible to sew clothes bigger? Tailor like a pro: How to Sew Clothes Bigger to Achieve the Perfect Fit In this article, I’ve come up with ideas to change too-tight clothing into pieces that you’ll be able to love wearing again. Whether it’s helping a dress that won’t…
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Fabric Spray Dye Project Fun
TweetSharePin33 SharesIt’s summertime, and I spend less time at the sewing machine, but I’m looking for fabric-related projects I can do outside. I was thinking about dye projects I could do outside, such as fabric spray dye. I had a box of Marabu Fashion Spray Tie Dye kit I hadn’t used yet, and it was…
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Sewing Pattern Tools You Need
TweetSharePin33 SharesWhether you are looking to learn pattern drafting or just want to take a pre-existing pattern and make it fit you better, you will need some sewing pattern tools. There is a lot on the market, and you don’t need all of them. Here I’ll show you which ones I use and consider the…
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Sewing knits with stretch stitches
TweetSharePin4343 SharesYou need to use stretch stitches if you are sewing fabric with stretch. Read on for my best tips to get the best results using stretch stitches on knit fabrics. What are stretch stitches? Stretch stitches are stitches, that, well – stretch! A regular straight stitch does not have any give. If you sew…