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Sewing Tools I’ve Used for 10 Years: What I’d Repurchase, Upgrade, and Skip
Ten years ago, I was a 19-year-old fashion student with big dreams, a tiny budget, and a growing collection of sewing tools. Fast-forward to today, and while my life looks very different, many of the sewing supplies I bought back then are still going strong. In this post, I’m breaking down the sewing tools I’d…
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How to Fix Stretched Sweater Hems (A Fashion Industry Trick)
Learn why sweater hems stretch and how to fix them with a simple hand-sewn elastic method. This easy tutorial works on store-bought sweaters.
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How to Sew a Rolled Hem with a Serger
Master the rolled hem on your Brother 1034D serger with this easy tutorial! Perfect for beginners, you’ll be walked through every setting for flawless, polished fabric edges.
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The 5 Sewing Tools I Can’t Live Without (Beginner-Friendly & Affordable!)
Starting your sewing journey? These 5 beginner-friendly tools are affordable, essential, and will instantly improve your sewing experience. I’m sharing my tried-and-true picks (with links!) for a smooth start.
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Willa Pant Hack: How to Remove the Side Seam for Seamless Prints
Want to sew the Willa Pant with bold stripes or floral designs? This simple pattern hack shows you how to remove the side seam—perfect for engineered prints and clean design lines. Includes step-by-step instructions, cutting layout, and sewing tips!
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Essential Tips for Buying Fabric: Understanding Fabric Bolt Information
Essential Tips for Buying Fabric: Understanding Fabric Bolt Information If you’re new to sewing, buying fabric can feel overwhelming. Understanding how to read fabric bolt information can make the process much easier. In this beginner’s guide, I’ll walk you through each piece of information on a fabric bolt label. Knowing these key details will help…
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Hemming Knit Fabric
It’s one thing to sew a garment, but when it comes to the final touches, it can make or break your project. Finishing details, like hems, are so important to a project and can be the difference between looking store bought and handmade. The best way to accomplish a store bought look is by choosing the right…
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Sewing with Knits
When I first started sewing with knits, I had no idea what I was doing. It was my senior year in high school and I was sure I wanted to go to college for fashion, so I planned to make something to wear for my high school graduation. I had sewn before, but only with woven fabric. When I…
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Understanding Knit Fabric
It’s no secret that knits are my favorite fabrics to sew with. When I started sewing with knits, it was a whole other story. I had NO idea what I was doing. The properties of knits are so different than wovens. You have to understand those properties before you can create functional clothing from them,…
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Hemming with a Coverstitch Machine
If you’re lucky enough to own or have access to a coverstitch machine, this post is for you. I sew with knits a lot, so a coverstitch machine was worth the investment. It saves me time in the fact that I don’t have to rethread my sewing machine with a double needle, the machine simply…