Top 15 best sewing tips for beginners

Although sewing can be a calming and relaxing activity, it can also be frustrating, especially when you’re just starting or working on a tough project. Like anything else, it takes a lot of practice and patience to get better at it. Here are my top 10 tips for beginners to help jump-start your sewing journey.

The best scissors for sewing in 2024

A great pair of fabric scissors is an essential item every sewist needs. Take a look at this list of the best sewing scissors that cut through layers of fabric like soft butter.

Girls skirt length measurements – a practical chart

Looking for the perfect fit for your little girl’s skirt? This practical chart provides a comprehensive guide to skirt length measurements for girls of different ages, including waist size and lengths for above the knee, knee-level, and maxi skirts.

A new place for DIY & craft inspiration: Crafts on Display is here!

Crafts On Display is a one-stop destination to find ideas and inspiration for your next project.

Sewing with stretch fabric – everything you need to know

If you’re ready to dive into the world of sewing with stretchy fabrics, you’ve come to the right place! With the right tools and techniques, you can turn those knit fabrics in your stash into a wardrobe full of cozy, durable, and stylish garments.

Sewing with minky like a pro: 15 tips and tricks

Sewing with minky fabric can feel like trying to herd cats – this stretchy fabric is all over the place! Even though this fabric seems to have a mind of its own, don’t let that deter you from creating cuddly, cozy projects that everyone will love. With these tips, you’ll be a minky master in no time!

How to repurpose an old sweatshirt. Upcycle ideas

What can you make with an old sweatshirt? As it turns out, quite a lot. Here are my DIY sweatshirt upcycle ideas for now.

The surprising truth about sewing shirts

Hey everybody, I’ve had a major revelation after sewing my first button-down shirt. It appears that I’ve been lying to myself all this time. Sewing shirts is not difficult at all! Moreover, the whole process is genuinely fun!

15 things I wish I knew when I started sewing

Today I want to share some ideas that might help beginner sewists along the way. These are 15 things I wish I knew when I started sewing.

First time sewing a girls wool coat. Here’s what I learned

This is my first time making a wool coat for little girls, and I’m in love with the result! This sewing project was quite an adventure from start to finish.