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 to know the different types of sewing stitches is just as important as sewing with a sewing machine. Hand Sewing Stitches for Beginners will be showing you to basic hand sewing stitches that will aid you...
by JoAnne | Apr 18, 2017 | Beginners, Resources
Use a cloth tape measure and measure yourself on your bare skin, not over clothes (except for your inseam) making sure that when you circle your chest, waist, or hips that the tape is level and not too tight or too loose for an accurate measurement. Generally, most...
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...
