Sewing Lessons: Thread your Machine

Sewing Lessons: Thread your Machine

Before you can sew anything with your sewing machine, you need to know how to thread your sewing machine! 

 

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Sewing Lessons: Cutting out a Pattern

Sewing Lessons: Cutting out a Pattern

Once you've traced your pattern and made the necessary fit adjustments to it, you're ready to cut out your fabric!

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Learn to Sew: Envelope Style Cushion Cover

Learn to Sew: Envelope Style Cushion Cover

A quick sewing project- great for beginners!
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Sewing Lessons: Sizing and Grading a Pattern

Sewing Lessons: Sizing and Grading a Pattern

Breaking down basic pattern alterations to make garments that fit your body. 

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Sewing Lessons: Simple and Easy Pattern Weights

Sewing Lessons: Simple and Easy Pattern Weights

A Pinterest-worthy tutorial to make your own modern pattern weights.

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Sewing Lessons: Knit T-Shirts for Everybody and Every Body!

Sewing Lessons: Knit T-Shirts for Everybody and Every Body!

The great thing about learning how to make a t-shirt: Once you've made one, you can make all the variations and adaptations!
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Sewing Lessons: How to Trace a Pattern

Sewing Lessons: How to Trace a Pattern

How and why we recommend tracing your pattern pieces rather than cutting into your tissue.
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Pattern Reviews: The Deer & Doe Sirocco Jumpsuit:

Pattern Reviews: The Deer & Doe Sirocco Jumpsuit:

How many Sirocco jumpers has Katy made? Read on to find out why this may be her favourite pattern.
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Learn to Sew: The Infinity Scarf

Learn to Sew: The Infinity Scarf

The perfect item to finish off an outfit, keep you warm, or give as a gift, an infinity scarf is the must-have accessory.
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Learn to Sew: Easy Pincushion

Learn to Sew: Easy Pincushion

This super cute pincushion is fast and easy. A great quick gift!
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Learn to Sew: The Market Bag

Learn to Sew: The Market Bag

Make a difference by creating your own reusable tote bag to take with you to the grocery store or the farmers' market!

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