There are so many different types available, from knit, woven, braided, and specialty (just to name a few). That’s not to mention varying widths, colours, and compositions. So how do you know which one to choose? Disclaimer:  This article was originally published as a paid post for The Thread . The views and opinions expressed are entirely my own and based on my personal experiences. Elastic is a really common notion used in sewing. You’ll find it on everything from waistband

There are so many different presser feet available for sewing machines, each designed with a specific purpose, whether that be creating particular stitches or working with certain fabrics. Disclaimer:  This article was originally published as a paid post for The Thread.   The views and opinions expressed are entirely my own and based on my personal experiences. There are so many different presser feet available for sewing machines, each designed with a specific purpose, wheth

In this article I will show you how to change both the needle and the presser foot, introduce the twin needle, and share some helpful troubleshooting tips for common issues that can happen when your machine isn’t threaded correctly. Disclaimer: This article was originally published as a paid post for The Thread .  The views and opinions expressed ar e entirely my own and based on my personal experiences. Now that we’ve covered the basics of threading a sewing machine in Part

Threading a sewing machine can feel a bit daunting at first, but it quickly becomes second nature after you’ve done it a couple of times. These days, I don’t even think about it—muscle memory just takes over. Disclaime r:  This article was originally published as a paid post for The Thread .   The views and opinions expressed are entirely my own and based on my personal experiences. Threading a sewing machine can feel a bit daunting at first, but it quickly becomes second nat

Drape refers to how a fabric falls and behaves when worn. It can range from stiff and structured to soft and flowing. Disclaimer:  This...

Ease plays a crucial role in how clothes fit, feel, and function. Disclaimer:  This article was originally published as a paid post for...

Grading is the process of creating different sizes from a single base pattern or block. Disclaimer:  This article was originally...

In this Part 2, I demonstrate how to blend between sizes on a sewing pattern. Disclaimer: This article was originally published as a...

In this Part 1, I look at when blending between sizes on a sewing pattern might be a good approach. Disclaimer: This article was...

No one likes getting halfway through a project only to run out of fabric—or being left with scraps that don’t work for anything. I’ve got...