How To Sew A Blind Hem Stitch

by: Jennifer Thoden

A blind stitch is a terrific stitch to learn for hemming just about anything… when you don’t want stitching to show through on the face of your fabric.
A blind hem stitch consists of 3 straight stitches in a row and then one zig-zag stitch. The idea is to have the straight stitch on [...]

The Seven Wonders of the Quilting World

Whether you are a beginner or an expert quilter, these tools are essential to ensure you have an enjoyable patchwork and quilting experience.

Of the many rulers available, Creative Grid Rulers are brilliant. The white and black lines are easy to see on any colour fabric. [...]

15 Tips: What To Do With Your Sewing Pattern

What to do with a sewing pattern once you take it out of the envelope.

You have searched the pattern books, found the perfect pattern for your material and now you are off home to make it up.

What is the first thing you need to do?

You will have selected a pattern for your size, when you [...]

Where You Can Save Money With Your Sewing

Everyone likes to save money. With your sewing, it is easier to do than you might think. And…think about this, the more you save, the more you will have put aside when you want that special fabric or that new sewing machine.

Here are a few ideas to help you save money with your sewing that [...]