Ashley traded the quiet life of a small town in a big house for the hustle and bustle of the Windy City. On any given day you might find her working on a freelance photo or blogging gig, wrangling her ...

Sewing is an essential ability that can provide great advantages for those keen on crafting unique attire or mending clothes. Although sewing machines may frequently carry a high price tag, ...

As we go into the colder months, there is no better time to learn how to make a draught excluder for your home with our free sewing pattern and simple tutorial. Draught excluders are an essential ...

The inquiry "Who invented the sewing machine?" has kept a lot of people talking for many, many years by many different people in many different sewing communities, and rightfully so. The sewing ...

Keep all your embroidery thread organized with this easy to make fabric book with plastic bag dividers. How do you store your embroidery thread? For years, mine has been jumbled all together in a ...

No equipment? No problem! New books teach crafters to knit without needles, sew clothing without a machine, and woodwork without power tools. Sabrina-Rose Benedict. Better Day, Nov. Benedict has ...

Learn the basics (and some pro tips!) in this easy-to-follow sewing tutorial. Whether you're brand new to sewing or just looking to refresh your skills, this step-by-step guide covers everything you ...

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A sewing machine is a fantastically useful thing to own, but too often sewing machines end up languishing in a closet because something wasn't working quite right the last time you tried to use it.

If you're a sewing beginner, there are a few key techniques you need to learn before you can start making your own clothes and accessories from your home. One of those is learning to how to thread a ...

Looking for a quick fix to save your clothes without splashing out on a tailor? Intimidated to try your hand at sewing for the first time? Fear not! We’re here to help you conquer clothing repairs, ...

Once upon a time, saying something looked “homemade” was perceived as an insult. But now that fast-fashion brands have made cheap clothes accessible on a global scale, everyone is dressing the same.