During the holidays, we need to really practice the science of quiet sewing.
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Support Small Businesses This Black Friday
November 29, 2025 Happy Saturday, I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday with your friends and family. We had a great holiday with our family. I am always reminded of how much I have to be grateful. It is hard to believe that we are now in the Christmas holidays. Do you love Black… Continue reading Support Small Businesses This Black Friday
Slip Stitch Technique: Elevate Your Sewing Skills
I love doing most of my sewing by the machine. It is accurate and faster than I can hand sew. There are times that the hand sew is the best option and provides the best solution. This shirt below had several times that slip stitching was necessary. It was used on the collar and the… Continue reading Slip Stitch Technique: Elevate Your Sewing Skills
Creative Solutions After JoAnn’s Closure
Happy Saturday, Yes, it has been a while since I have posted. Life just got busy. I am just curious what folks are doing now that Joann's is closed. I have to admit, I am already missing this shop. It was easy to pop in buy the needles, threads and zippers with just one stop.… Continue reading Creative Solutions After JoAnn’s Closure
Mastering the Art of Slowing Down in Sewing
Happy Saturday - This weekended is Easter and we are having the family over. It is nice to slow down and enjoy everyone's company. This year I made Easter baskets for the grand kids. Each basket included something for their family. I also made a small basket for adult children who have no children. Does… Continue reading Mastering the Art of Slowing Down in Sewing
Understanding: Is Basting and Gathering the Same Stitch?
Happy Saturday, Hope you have a great week. This week I have been focusing on the many blessings in my life. As we all know, life has its ups and downs. When you take a few minutes to think about your blessings. It will help alleviate some of the anxiety because your focus has changed.… Continue reading Understanding: Is Basting and Gathering the Same Stitch?
How to Hem Fabrics with a Sewing Machine
Happy Saturday, Hope you had a great week and enjoyed your Valentines Day. This week has been incredibly busy with traveling for work. It seems the first couple of months at the beginning of the year, fly by. I am looking forward to a slower weekend and enjoy some sewing therapy. In my last previous… Continue reading How to Hem Fabrics with a Sewing Machine
Sewing Darts: A Step-by-Step Guide
Happy Saturday, I just love a well-fitting outfit. A dart takes a flat material and helps it take shape to fit an individual. A dart is a triangle that meets at a point. Usually, you see darts at the busts, but you will also see them in skirts and pants. I am showing you today… Continue reading Sewing Darts: A Step-by-Step Guide
Top 5 Must-Have Tools for New Sewers
What are the top five tools for New Sewers?
Things that I wish I had known before I started sewing
Happy Saturday, Hope you are having a great start to your weekend. This weekend, will be going to the North Florida Shop Hop. Visiting 7 quilt shops. This is so much fun as we visit stores outside of our county. You meet so many wonderful people who are passionate about sewing. Have you ever gone… Continue reading Things that I wish I had known before I started sewing
The Saturday Seamstress 