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Liz Miller

Hi, I’m Liz Miller and I am a professional seamstress, and have been improving my sewing and embroidery skills for over 15 years.

Now, I personalize, embroider, monogram, and mend items. I also run my own sewing classes for beginners and intermediate sewists.

I hope you’ll join me, and peruse some of the guides I’ve made for you here. So, if you’re ready to learn, check out Serger Pepper.

Leggings For Girls 3 And Up: Basic Tutorial

The best thing about leggings is that they are super easy to make! These leggings that can be made for girls 3 and up are a perfect beginner’s project and will look so cute on your daughter, niece, or sister! In this tutorial, we’ll show you exactly how to make these leggings with step-by-step instructions …

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How To Make Panties From Old T-Shirts

Do you have an old t-shirt you’re reluctant to throw away? Looking for some upcycling inspiration? If so, you’ve come to the right place! Upcycling gives us a great opportunity to reuse old materials to make something new and practical. It’s the perfect opportunity for craft lovers and fashionistas to make themselves something out of …

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The Best Backpack Sewing Patterns To Try Today

Backpacks are the unsung heroes of modern life. Without these ingenious but ultimately very simple objects, we would find it much more difficult to bring our things along with us. Backpacks are vital for those of us with busy jobs, or even for kids with busy school schedules and loads of books to lug around. …

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How To Sew Sheer Lace

Lace is a beautifully light fabric that becomes increasingly popular again. You can find it in lingerie, underwear, dresses, skirts and other light garments. Most lace materials are combined with other fabrics, such as sheer fabric. Both these light materials are very delicate which makes them difficult to sew. In this practical guide, we take …

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How To Refashion A Button-Up Shirt

Button-up shirts aren’t just durable but they are also surprisingly versatile. You can easily turn a traditional men’s button-up shirt into a dress, skirt or tote bag. There are so many unique ways to recycle and refashion your button-up shirts. In this guide, we find out the best ways how to refashion a button-up shirt …

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Learn How To Sew An Invisible Blind Hem Stitch

If there is one stitch that everyone should know about, it is the blind hem stitch. Although, these can sometimes be intimidating, especially to beginners.  So, whether you’re feeling intimidated by using a sewing machine or struggling to achieve a genuinely invisible stitch, well, you’re in the right place to solve your issues.  With the …

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Troubleshooting: Sewing Machine Not Picking Up The Bobbin Thread

Sewing is many people’s favorite hobby and the more you get into it, the more you learn about the workings of the machine and the tricks of bobbin threads. However, there usually comes a time when, all of a sudden, your machine does not pick up the bobbin thread and you cannot tell why. In …

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