dream it. sew it. flaunt it.
You and I are creators. You and I artisans. And every creator/artisan has to have tools and supplies. And because we sew, we get notions too!
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As artisans and creators, we have tools and fabric. And every creator knows his tools are his bread and butter and takes care of them accordingly.
Our tools and supplies are precious to us and they need a home.
Read Full Article →How to Organize Your Sewing Tools & Supplies
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A dreamer who sews has to have notions. And I don’t mean the ones that reside in our heads.
I like to think of notions as any sewing supply that varies from project to project.
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If you sew, you MUST press. Sewing and pressing go together like Spock & Kirk, bread & butter, Batman & Robin. You get the idea. One cannot, or should, not, exist without the other.
At the end of this post, I promise you that you’ll know how to wisely choose the basic pressing tools you need and why you need them!
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When it comes to sewing and making your mark, you’ve got lots of options. That’s the good and that’s the bad.
But have no fear…
By the end of this post, you will understand your marking options and be able to choose at least two marking tools that are just perfect for your needs.
Read Full Article →An Ultimate Guide to Sewing Marking Tools
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If we’re to sew insanely pretty dresses accurately, we’re going to need measuring tools.
And there’s plenty of options out there. I mean, seriously, like way too many.
But let’s keep it stupid simple to start with the three essential measuring tools that any dressmaker worth her salt would not want to be without.
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The human body has its essential nutrient requirements: high-quality protein, healthy fats, leafy, green veggies, vitamins, and minerals.
Well, thread (and sewing machine needles) are like essential nutrients for your sewing machine.
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Look:
A sewing machine can really act the total ar$e if you choose the wrong needle for the thread or fabric you are sewing with.
If you dream of sewing insanely pretty dresses, you gonna need to know how to select the RIGHT sewing machine needle (and sewing thread) for the job.
In other words, you can’t put any old sewing machine needle into your machine and forgetaboutit.
Read Full Article →An Ultimate Guide to Sewing Machine Needles
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In this post, you will learn the anatomy of a straight pin and how to choose the right pin for the job.
Here’s the thing…
Straight pins have a very simple function:
Read Full Article →An Ultimate Guide to Sewing Straight Pins
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A surgeon has his scalpel. A professional chef has his knives. And a sewist has shears, scissors, thread snips, and yes, the unloved seam ripper.
These instruments will help us bring our dreams of insanely pretty garments into 3D life.
Read Full Article →An Ultimate Guide to Sewing Cutting Tools