What fabric is soft, luxurious, flowy, vivid, and affordable? If the word “affordable” was missing from the question, I would bet my sewing machine that the answer would have been silk. But, silk is pretty expensive. Well, if you don’t know the answer, it is viscose.
It is a fabric that is widely used yet many people don’t really know...
The mini sewing machine is both highly praised and criticized by sewists. Critics usually say that they are no better than toys, can’t sew through thick fabric, and they are not nearly as durable as good old metal sewing machines.
But these harsh words are unjust and wrong founded. I have to say that these critics got it all wrong....
Every seamstress knows that it takes time, effort, and research to choose a sewing machine. We are pretty meticulous when buying fabric as well (even though we always buy more than we need). However, we aren’t that thorough when we are buying a sewing machine case.
Maybe it’s not necessary to overthink cases, totes and other storage or carrying options....
While newbies are usually eager to master basic skills, I have noticed that zippers seem to intimidate beginners as if they are way out of their league. Well, they are not! If you don’t know how to sew a zipper, it is time to learn.
Sewing is trendy these days and the number of new sewists is skyrocketing. The growing...
‘Nothing lasts forever’ is one of the oldest phrases. It may be true, but some things can last pretty long. Knitting is an ancient technique of creating fabric with two needles and yarn that never goes out of trend. Maybe we’ll stop knitting one day, but at the moment knitting stitches are popular as ever. From our grannies to...
Humans have made felt since the dawn of civilization. The oldest remains of felt date back at least to 6,000 B.C. In the last couple of decades, we are witnessing the revival of the interest in felt and it is constantly growing in popularity. What is felt, exactly, and why is it becoming popular again?
Felt is a non woven...
Having a hobby or passion seems to be pretty expensive these days. Whatever you engage in, there are myriads of tools and accessories that you need to be fully prepared. Or that’s what manufacturers and commercials tell you. And they all cost money. If you’re just starting your sewing adventure, most people will tell you that you’ll need a...
Marilyn Monroe sang ‘Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friends’ and over the years it became a common expression. Well, if the girl sews, it is a seam ripper! By the way, this jazz song was originally written for Broadway musical ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’. While I don’t really like the phrase, as it is somewhat offensive, I used it to...
Sewing is unimaginable without ironing. Well, pressing to be exact. It is an absolutely essential tool for sewing. Fortunately, there are hundreds of different models available on the market, so it should be easy to choose the best iron that fits your needs. Or maybe not? We like to have more choices, but we actually don’t like to choose....
The interest in vintage items is on the rise over the last couple of years. Every year there are more shops and events that sell or celebrate vintage clothing, vintage furniture, vintage cars, and many other vintage items. Sewists didn’t skip this new-old trend. Vintage sewing machines are in demand as well. Why we love these old items, and...
