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.

If you have a bunch of old jeans that are a little worse for wear and cannot be given away, then you can always repurpose them. Jeans use up a ton of water to make, which obviously isn’t very good for the environment. Because of this, you will not just want to throw your old …

When you are getting into sewing a lot of clothing, the last thing you’ll want is bulky seams that clog up your serger. This is where serger thread comes in. This is much thinner, providing you with a smooth sewing process and not much excess lint. Generally, you will not have to get lots of …

If you’re looking for a fun and rewarding DIY project to kick off the holiday season, consider making Christmas stocking kits! Stocking kits make it easier for sewers of all levels to create magnificent stockings that make Christmas even more special. Here are some different types of Christmas stocking kits to sew and what makes …

When you get serious about a sewing project, you will find yourself in the fabric store looking for new materials and tools all the time. One thing that is extremely eye-catching and helpful in these stores is fat quarters, which are usually very brightly colored and hard to ignore. But if you are new to …

If you are a sewing enthusiast, you’ll already know that half of the battle is finding the right machine that will suit your needs. This is why we have gathered a few of the best sewing machines on the market, that you can use for all of your chain stitching desires! What Is Chain Stitching? …

Using sewing patterns for school uniforms are a great way to save some money whilst also offering the chance for you to improve your sewing and/ or knitting skills. But where do you even begin to look when it comes to finding the best patterns that are appropriate to use as part of a child’s …

There are so many different sewing patterns out there for you to make your purse! It can be very difficult to choose the right one for you! If this relates to you, then you’ve come to the right place! We’ve compiled a list of the most beautiful practical purse sewing patterns (see also “Comprehensive List …

One problem that can consistently bother sewing enthusiasts that struggle with poor dexterity or poor eyesight is not being able to thread your sewing machine manually. However, luckily there is now an accessible solution to this problem being self-threading sewing machines. These sewing machines are able to thread the sewing machine for you which saves …

If you have never sewn a dress before, then a Mod dress is a great way to begin. Not only is a Mod dress stylish, but it does not have a fitted form due to it being inspired by the shift dress of the 1920s. This means that you do not need it to fit …

Sewing is not only a great way to pass the time, but it is also a great way to express yourself creatively! Sewing is great for making your own clothing, bags, or otherwise decorating the world around you. One of the best things about sewing is that it is very easy to share ideas with …