You’ve created your pillow front, but now, what do you do? How do you turn the fabric into a quilted pillow cover? Today, we will walk you through four different ways to finish or bind the edge of your pillow cover. Choose the one that works best for you! Recently, I’ve been having a lot...

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Did you know that there are sewing machine feet created just for piecing a quilt? These feet can help you achieve more accurate quarter-inch seams, which are the key to precise quilt blocks. Today, I’m breaking down all the details about four sewing machine feet used for quilt piecing. Sewing machine feet…there are a lot....

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Sewing machine maintenance is really important, not just to keep your machine running smoothly but to help avoid issues with your sewing projects too. In this article, we’ll provide you with a simple step-by-step guide to effectively clean your sewing machine. Our machines don’t really get “dirty,” just fluffy! The main things you’ll be cleaning...

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This free zipper pouch pattern with a flat bottom (sometimes referred to as a gusset), is a part of my “learn to sew series.” A series of simple sewing projects aimed at helping you learn how to sew or improve your sewing skills!  These zippered pouches are my “go-to” handmade gift and were one of the...

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Learn how to sew with knit fabrics.  This post is broken down into several sections, including picking knit fabrics, knit fabric project ideas, and knit fabrics sewing techniques. I hope as you read through that you’ll find something that is helpful to you and that you’ll enjoy sewing with knits!  Earlier this week, I alluded...

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Have you ever wondered what all those colors and numbers on sewing machine needles are for? Do you struggle to decide which needle is the best choice for your current project? Today I’m excited to reintroduce my Sewing Lessons series with our first lesson on Sewing Machine needles! Find out which needle to use for...

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If you are a beginner sewist or quilter, sewing with minky can seem intimidating at first. Here are some simple sewing tips for sewing and quilting with minky fabrics. I love minky fabric; I know that it’s common to use it to create baby blankets and quilts, but all the grown-ups in my house love...

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It’s time for our next Sewing Lesson! This week we are talking about thread! This lesson will cover the pros and cons of different threads and thread weights for your sewing and quilting projects. Even though we feature both sewing and quilting patterns on our site, this lesson will be focused on thread types primarily...

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Learn how to make a lined zippered pouch with this simple tutorial. Zip pouches are one of my favorite things to sew! It’s so easy, you’ll find yourself stitching them up over and over again! Some of my favorite things to sew are zip bags! They don’t take a lot of fabric, are great projects...

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I am frequently asked what the best sewing projects for someone who is learning how to sew are.  I’ve spent a lot of time going through my archives and visiting the websites of some of my favorite sewing friends and have rounded up more than 50 Free Beginner Sewing Projects and patterns for you. This list...

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