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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?

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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

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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

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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

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Effective Techniques for Iron Cleaning: Pros and Cons

Happy Saturday, Hello Friends. I don't know about you. My iron gets gummed up when I do a lot of pressing with interfacing. Even though, I am careful, I still get that black gum on the iron. Why should you keep your iron clean? The glue can singe your fabric if the iron is hot.… Continue reading Effective Techniques for Iron Cleaning: Pros and Cons

Garment Pattern Reviews, Sewing Tips

Essential Steps for Sewing a New Pattern Effectively

January 3, 2024 Happy Saturday - Hope you had a wonderful start of the year. Are you still working on your goals? I keep looking at my goals so I can stay on track. One of my goals is to sew clothes outside of my normal routine. I can quickly whip up a skirt. My… Continue reading Essential Steps for Sewing a New Pattern Effectively