The primary dilemma of a sewist who already owns a sewing machine is always – Is my sewing machine enough? Do I need to buy a better one ? Wouldn’t my sewing projects be better with a better sewing machine. Then, which one should I buy? Do I buy another home sewing machine or Should … Read more
There is no exact science in sewing – you usually do with what you have. But when there are options galore, you may make an informed and convenient choice with this list of marking tools. The three caveats you need to follow when selecting a marking tool for your fabric in sewing are that it … Read more
There are professional tailors who can cut and sew anything in this world but have never used a rotary cutter in any of their cutting. Are they missing out on something? Maybe, from what I have heard and experienced of this handy tool. What is a rotary cutter ? A rotary cutter is a cutting … Read more
What do you need to sew bags? Just a sewing machine and pretty fabric? or not? If you make bags as a hobby or it is your whole career – By the time you have made the first few bags, you would have come to know that sewing bags is awesome and habit forming. And … Read more
What is a Bodkin and How is it used in Sewing? A bodkin is a very useful tool in sewing. Especially if you have someone at home constantly pulling out drawstrings out of pants, and hoodies. It is a threading tool used to insert elastic, fabric tubes, ribbons, cord, yarn Et al through casings easily … Read more
If you are passionate about sewing, you may have a home sewing machine with some extra bells and whistles, other than the basic sewing stitches. You might even have a serger. But as you get more involved you realize the inadequacies of your simple sewing machine. You want to buy bigger, better. Or maybe you … Read more