Prewash fabrics – Yes

SHOULD YOU PRE WASH FABRICS BEFORE SEWING (1) Always a big question, should you prewash your fabrics.  99 % of the time the answer is yes.  I have learnt the had way, I made some placemats without prewashing.. Guess what, one side was fine and the other side shrunk, I had very wonky placemats. General…

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All about Felt

All about Felt What is Felt and How is felt made? Felt is a man-made fabric.  Felt is made from various fibres – wool, acrylics and other synthetic fibres (polyester, rayon, viscose) – that are condensed and pressed together using heat, moisture and pressure. Types of Felt There are a variety of felt types, but…

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Hand sewing needles – basic guide

Sewing needles – hand There are many different types of hand sewing needles, they vary in size, shape, point and the eye.  Each different type as it’s own special use. They also come in different lengths, thickness, some “points” are sharp and others are rounded and the “eye” also comes in different sizing. The commonly…

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Basic guide to cutting tools for sewing

Cuttings tools There are so many options available for cutting a variety of different fabrics.  Making sewing easier for all. You have big scissors and small scissors each with their unique uses.  I love my pinking shears, I use them on various types of fabirc. Download your free guide.

Sewing machine needles – basic guide

Sewing machine needles 2025 03 Don’t you just love, the choices we have when it comes to sewing and all the helpful tools. This free guide is for anyone that sews on any type of medium. We go through the basic types and uses of sewing machine. Download your free guide.

Basic anatomy and information about a sewing machine

Sewing machine – which one to buy Which machine do you buy, you ask.  There so many out there, even I get confused. Read our guide and ask your friends and family and their thoughts on which brand they prefer and why. Our guide is free and can be downloaded.