Sewing gets dull if you have dull scissors – it takes twice the time and results in unprofessional work. Dull unresponsive scissors that just won’t cut through fabric can mar your sewing experience and take all the joy out of it—enough reasons to get sharpened scissors. How to Sharpen scissors If your scissors … Read more
As a beginner, the number of different sewing machine models and choices available in the market today may prove overwhelming for you, mainly if you are unfamiliar with the various terminologies and specifications of of these different models.But if you want to sew and want to take baby steps at first, you are better off … Read more
My sewing manual is always near my sewing machine – you never know when you will need it. After reading it a couple of times, I know it like the back of my hand. You need not read it like that, but you can keep it handy near your sewing area. There is no denying … Read more
Generally all sewing machines are equipped with a 12 or 14 universal needle for general sewing. But specific types of fabrics should be matched with specific needles for perfect sewing experience and to avoid problems in sewing. Fabric weight Fabrics Needle size Delicate or very light weight fabrics Cambric, lace, organza, thin silk 8 or … Read more
Bias binding is nothing complicated – but it involves some extra steps busy sewists may want to skip, especially when you have lots and lots of binding to do. That is when a binding presser foot comes to be of use. For those who want to do the binding in one step, the binder foot … Read more
Some may scoff at the idea of a needle threader as the most essential sewing tool of all – but I would agree. I cannot start any kind of sewing without this small, but super useful tool that helps to thread a needle fast and before I get any furious. Is there any sewing without … Read more