If you’ve been using your self healing rotary cutting mat for a while, you may notice that little fibers from the material you’ve been cutting can get stuck in the mat! Over time, it can become a big linty mess. So how do you clean your rotary mat? To clean a rotary mat, use a […]
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Do you have a dress you would love to wear, but it’s just too big? In this post I will walk you through the basic steps to take in a dress to make it fit smaller! One of the things I love about tailoring is being able to transform my thrifted finds into pieces that
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Is the hole in your jean’s pocket driving you crazy? This post will teach you several different ways to fix it! Note, this post does not go over replacing the jean pockets, only mending the exisiting pocket. About The Tutorial There are several different ways to mend holes in the front pocket of a pair
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Do your sleeves and shirt feel too tight? In this post I will show you a simple way to add side panels to make the shirt a bit wider. This problem will fix a tight sleeve problem, as well as a tight bust/shirt problem! I tend to have large arms (I hear it’s a mom
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Looking for a cross stitch pattern that is sewing themed? I’ve got two cute patterns that you can download and use for free! About The Cross Stitch Patterns These cross stitch patterns are super cute and only take a handful of floss colors each. They are both large patterns, ideal for a wall hanging or
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In this post I will teach you how I made an adorable little heart shaped purse, perfect for keys, a cell phone, and chapstick! After altering a dress for my close friend, I had a bit of this really pretty red acid washed denim material left over! I thought it would make a stylish Valentine’s
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Thinking about getting the Brother 1034D? First make sure you read this in depth review from someone who ACTUALLY owns and uses this machine! Quick Review Summary Pros Multiple Stitch Capabilities: Several different stitch variations are possible with this machine including 3 or 4 thread stitches, narrow rolled hems, gathers, and more. Ease Of Threading:
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In this post you will learn all about what happens when you serge with 3 threads in a 4 thread overlock, can it be done? Are there any tips to make it work? Find out below! If you are new to using a serger you might be overwhelmed with all the threads! Threading a serger
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These free coloring pages are unique because they are SEWING themed! Print and color three different coloring activities for your kids today. I love using coloring pages as an easy way to introduce ideas to my kids. These sewing themed coloring pages are quick and fun way to familiarize them with sewing terms, images, and
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These sewing themed cutting practice sheets for preschoolers and young elementary school kids are a great way to help your kids/students familiarize themselves with scissors and a fun addition to a sewing unit study! Cutting practice is a favorite activity with my preschoolers, and we gobble up all sorts of themed cutting activities! These sewing
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