by JoAnne | Feb 11, 2018 | Beginners, Resources
Before you can get started with any sewing project, you will need some of the following equipment to get you started and assist with the completion of your project/garment. This is a general guide, and you will find that not all the items listed here are needed up...
by JoAnne | Jan 5, 2018 | Beginners, Resources, Tutorials
Once you have mastered the art fo adding a zipper to a project or a garment, the world is your oyster to endless possibilities of creations. To know how to sew a zipper with a professional finish is priceless and yet quite easy. There are so many items that you make...
by JoAnne | Oct 7, 2017 | Beginners, Resources
Learning the basics of dressmaking can be very exciting and know the different types of sewing stitches is just as important as sewing with a sewing machine. I will be showing you to basic hand sewing stitches that will aide you with finishing off your garments...
by JoAnne | Apr 18, 2017 | Beginners, Resources
Before you set forth and Print your Free Printable Body Measurement Chart for Sewing below, there are a few things you need to know before you get started. Use a cloth tape measure and measure yourself on your bare skin, not over clothes (except for your inseam)...
by JoAnne | Apr 14, 2017 | Beginners, Resources
Getting to know your machine before you start sewing a garment will help long term with your sewing achievements and also a vital part of the learning process. For this reason, I have created a few sewing machine practice sheets for you to get to know your machine....
by JoAnne | Apr 2, 2017 | Beginners, Resources
There are many different types of seam finishes you can choose from to give your seam a tidy finish. I will highlight the most commonly used basic seams used today, and when you should use them. Finishing off your seams is probably one of the most important parts of...
