Category: Sewing tips

Sewing tips

Made To Measure Book Review

Want new clothes? Neither ready to wear nor sewing from patterns fitting you well? This post is a book review of “Made To Measure” by Elisalex Jewell. Introduction Most of my ready to wear pants are too long. Some of my tops and dresses are too. Fit issues with ready to wear clothing are common. …

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Even Feed Presser Foot

When I reviewed the Small Trifold Wallet, I noticed Yoan used an even feed foot. My universal presser foot worked fine until the last step, when I had to switch to a roller foot. In this post, I discuss what an even feed presser foot looks like and what it can be used for. What …

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Avoiding Clothing Pattern Intimidation

Want to make new clothes from patterns? Overwhelmed by the information on the pattern envelope? Too intimidated to buy or use a clothing pattern? This post is about avoiding clothing pattern intimidation. Introduction You can update your wardrobe by sewing your own clothes. Your first option is cloning your clothes. You can also buy patterns …

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Clone Your Clothes Book Review

Want to make new clothes from items in your wardrobe? Not sure how to start? This post is a book review of “Clone Your Clothes” by Claire-Louise Hardie. Introduction My favourite casual boot-cut pants have been out of stock for a few years. Earlier this month the parent company of three Canadian clothing brands announced …

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Source Your Sewing

Want to sew a wallet, bag, or clothes? Not sure if you’ll be wasting your time and money? This post contains source your sewing tips. Introduction Sewing can be an expensive hobby. Will you make something for less than the cost of buying it, or will your material costs be high. Will you make something …

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Is Sewing Synthetics Difficult

Want to sew a bag using nylon or polyester? Not sure if your skills are equal to the task? This post will discuss “is sewing synthetics difficult”. Introduction I discussed the difference between natural, man-made and synthetic fibers  in 2022. This post will focus on nylon and polyester. In my previous post, I mentioned that …

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Binder Presser Foot

Since becoming serious about my sewing, I have purchased a number of specialty presser feet. One of them is a binder presser foot or bias binder foot. In this post I review what a binder presser foot looks like and what it can be used for. What does it look like? If you’re familiar with …

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Adjustable Guide Presser Foot

Since becoming serious about my sewing, I have purchased a number of specialty presser feet. One of them is an adjustable guide foot. In this post I review what an adjustable guide presser foot looks like and what it can be used for. What does it look like If you’re familiar with a universal presser …

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Identifying Unknown Fibres

Recently I purchased some fabrics from the bargain section of my local fabric store. The fabrics weren’t labelled with their fibre contents. The shirt that I made from unknown bargain find fabric fell apart the first time I washed it. When I made the shirt, I noticed that it wasn’t cotton, but I didn’t know …

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Is Saving Fabric Scraps Worth It

After every sewing project you will be left with fabric scraps and/or off cuts. What do you do with them? You could toss them in the garbage or save them for future projects. If you are a novice sewer you may be wondering “is saving fabric scraps worth it”? Material If you sew with cotton, …