The best sewing machines for beginners in 2024

Here are the best sewing machines for beginners to buy in 2023. Easy to use, extremely affordable, and with lots of features that make sewing a pleasure.

25+ gift ideas for sewists. The ultimate gift guide

The best gift ideas for sewists and quilters. Gift guide 2020: this list will make it easier to find the perfect gift for your sewing friends, family, and colleagues this year.

How to sew a cute gathered skirt with rounded patch pockets

Learn how to sew a cute gathered skirt with assymetrical rounded patch pockets for girls with this step-by-step tutorial. Perfect for spring and summer, this versatile skirt is a great addition to any little girl’s wardrobe. With clear instructions and helpful tips, this tutorial will guide you through the entire sewing process, from making the pockets to inserting the elastic waistband.

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.

Gathered tulle skirts – sewing inspiration

Today, I want to inspire you with a blast from the past – a collection of photos of tulle skirts that I sewed many moons ago. Check out these pics for some serious sewing inspo. I also have lots of tutorials on how to create your own gathered tulle skirts and make them totally unique.

15+ cool sewing tools you might not have yet

Discover a list of 15+ cool and useful sewing supplies and notions you might not have yet. These are great little gadgets to have next to a sewing machine.

Needlework crafts. 15+ creative ways to use needles

This needlework crafts round-up post started out from a personal curiosity. How many needlework skills are out there? What needlecraft techniques should you know about? What creative things can you do using needles?

The quickest way to add knee patches to jeans

Learn how to sew knee patches to jeans with this simple and fast method. This technique works well even on kids’ jeans in hard-to-reach areas.

How to make a mini zipper pouch (free pattern)

Learn how to make a mini zipper boxy pouch with this step-by-step tutorial and free pattern.

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!