When someone mentions a travel sewing kit, what do you think of? Those rinky dinky hotel versions, right? Well, toss those. Here’s what to stock in your own DIY super awesome — and actually useful — travel sewing kit. Side note: For one of our anniversary vacations, my husband and I stayed at the Burj […]
I hope this video is helpful to anyone who has just bought a Brother sewing machine, or specifically one of Brother’s Q Series sewing machines. I’m walking through the accessories that come with the Brother NQ900 Stylist sewing machine including: a walking foot a quilting foot a jumbo extension bed (seriously — this thing is […]
When you’re sewing, having the right tools is always important. But even before you sew, tools play an important role in prepping your fabric and your project. When I’m securing pattern pieces to my fabric (or when I’m securing fabric to fabric for sewing), I use specific tools, and I’ve got some tips for making the most […]
In this collaborative video I created with Vancouver fabric store Fabricana, I’m showing you some of the main cutting tools you’ll want to have on-hand when sewing- dressmaking shears, rotary cutters, embroidery scissors, and snips. I also share some fabric cutting techniques for easier, faster cutting. Who wouldn’t want that?! For more tips and tricks […]
Do you have a Teflon foot for your sewing machine? If not, get one! A Teflon presser foot makes it so easy to sew vinyl, pleather, and leather because the smoothness of the presser foot lets the fabric slide right through your sewing machine. Best part? The foot is inexpensive and easy to use! […]
What do these sewing terms mean? I’ve been compiling this list since 2004, and now it’s all in one place for you. Here is your master glossary of sewing terms so you never need to wonder again about a definition. Can’t find the sewing terms you’re looking for? Leave it in the comments below and I […]
I’m not a big rotary cutter user. I suspect it’s just because I haven’t had enough practice and I don’t feel entirely comfortable with them, because I know people who are DIE-HARD fans of rotary cutters! Enter Meg Healy, seamstress, fashion designer, and online editor of BurdaStyle. Meg loves rotary cutters, and she’s got a great tip […]
I love, love, love sewing supplies! I can’t tell you how many pair of scissors I have, how many stitch rippers, spools of thread, measuring tapes, oh my goodness. I could go on forever! But, you don’t need a room full of this stuff. (Don’t tell my husband! I’ve convinced him I really DO need […]
