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Sewing vs Crochet Vs Knitting Vs Embroidery {Photos & Chart}

Dying to know the difference between sewing, crochet, knitting, and embroidery? As someone who does ALL four, I will explain and illustrate the key differences between these four popular handicrafts including pros, cons, and applications of each. Sewing, Crochet, Knitting, and Embroidery are all considered “Needle Arts”, but they each have vastly different purposes and […]

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Can You Babywear While Sewing? {5 Tips}

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Wondering if you can sew while babywearing? The answer is yes– with precautions taken. Let me share with you my story of how I became a daily babywearing/sewing mama, as well as some practical tips to make it easier! When my first daughter was born I started an Etsy shop as a way to have

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Can/Should You Bring Your Sewing Machine To College?

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Whether you are an experienced seamstress or just learning how to sew, leaving your sewing machine at home while away at college is something that has probably crossed your mind. I know it crossed mine! But can you even bring a sewing machine to college? And should you? Here is my honest opinion: Bringing your

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Where To Get Your Sewing Machine Fixed

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It seems like finding a sewing machine repair shop is getting harder and harder. Here are some ideas of where you can look to get yours fixed quick! Check This First If Your Machine Is Broken: FIRST, before rushing to the sewing machine repair store, I just want to go over a few things you

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How Big Is A Yard Of Fabric {Free Comparisons & Charts}

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‘Yards’ is a measurement that isn’t used on a daily basis by most people… unless you are into landscaping or sewing that is! Almost all sewing pattern measurements are given ‘by the yard’ in the United States, so it is pretty important to be familiar with yardages! There’s lots we could talk about regarding fabric

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Is Sewing A Trade? + Sewing Jobs & Titles

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Sewing is not only enjoyable, but also profitable. It is a service based skill that can be described as an art, a hobby, and a technical craft. For those who have decided to make sewing, dressmaking, tailoring, costume-making, or other sewing based services a career, you might want to know if this extremely useful vocation

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Is Learning to Sew Easy? (& Is It Worth It?)

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Is learning to sew easy or hard? If you are interested in learning to sew but nervous it is too difficult, this post is for you! I’ll give you a spoiler, sewing does NOT have to be impossibly hard! Let me explain why I think sewing is easy and fun, and what some of the

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How To Find A Sewing Class Near Me (5 Ways)

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Interested in learning to sew but don’t know where to start? If you don’t have a willing neighbor or grandmother to teach you, taking sewing classes is a great way to learn this useful and fun skill! In this post I will help you determine what sewing classes are offered in your area, no matter

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