Adding ruffles can turn a boring pair of homemade leggings into something absolutely adorable! But the best thing about these self-drafted ruffled leggings is how easy they are to sew! If you want to make your own pair of ruffled leggings for your little one, we’re here to help! With this guide, you’ll learn how …
Liz Miller
Sewing curtains is like sketching a landscape—it requires precision, attention to detail and an eye for composition. It’s intimidating at first, but with the right tools and guidance, anyone can master this art. Making your own curtains is a great way to customize the look of your home and add a unique design that fits …
It can be frustrating heading to the grocery store, only to realize that you’ve forgotten to bring a bag. Once again you’ll have to take home another plastic bag that will just end up in a landfill. However, with your own foldable market bag tucked away in your purse, you won’t have to worry ever …
Briefs are a classic style of underwear for both men and women. Women’s briefs come in a great variety of shapes and sizes. If you are a big girl, then you know how difficult it is to find the right size of clothing, including comfy underwear. In this easy guide, we walk through the steps …
When you are making your own garments and other textile projects, one of the most important steps in the creative process is pressing the garment or item. While this is not strictly a necessary step, it will significantly improve the overall appearance of your project and can give a much more professional look to the …
Getting your first sewing machine can be a really exciting experience as you get into sewing as a hobby. However, for many people, excitement can take over, and much of the instruction booklet remains unread. This can lead to important information being missed and ultimately the sewing machine not being used to its full potential …
Sewing is an excellent skill to learn because you never know when this skill may come in handy. Did you accidentally rip your trousers? No problem, just pull out the sewing kit and you’ll easily be able to repair the damage. Is your skirt a little too long? No worries, just whip out the sewing …
It might be daunting and difficult to use a sewing machine for the first time; stitching a straight line might even seem impossible! Once you grasp a few basic techniques and give yourself plenty of practice time, you start to notice a noticeable improvement in your work. In this guide, we’ll show you the best …
When it comes to some of the most irritating problems to be had when using a sewing machine, the thread bunching up underneath the fabric is definitely up there as one of the most frustrating. Also known as ‘bird nesting’ and bobbin thread bunching, this issue can lead to tons of wasted time as well …
Experienced seamstresses know that threading your sewing machine needle correctly is the most important, basic step when it comes to sewing. But for those who have never touched a sewing machine before, it can be tricky to do it right the first time. At first glance, a sewing machine can seem like a pretty complicated …