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Picking Lingerie Designs for Valentine's Day

As the most romantic time of year rolls around, intimates can be a fun way to mark Valentine's Day with your special someone. When looking at the price tag for quality lingerie, though, sewists often decide it's better to make these pieces

How to Start Fresh With Your Sewing Skills This New Year

If you find your passion for sewing is reaching a plateau, the new year is a perfect opportunity to renew your wealth of skill. With the craftsmanship involved in this hobby, it’s easy to feel limited when you don’t expand your options or

A Guide to Lining, Underlining, & Interlining

While custom sewing your clothes can provide a sense of individuality in your wardrobe, there are elements of a ready-to-wear piece that make it feel more high-end. As you progress your skills to take on more complicated projects like costume design,

A Guide to Stitches for Spandex Fabric

A common misconception about sewing stretch fabrics is that you need a serger to complete the task. While this machine is helpful in a spandex project, a standard sewing machine has a variety of stitch options that will hold steady in the final produ

A Guide to Sewing With Stretch Suede

With traditional suede, there is a break-in period with the material to stretch it out and make it comfortable. To avoid this requirement for your clothes, you can opt for stretch suede, which combines the same chic feel as its original counterpart w

Creative Ways to Embrace Stretch Velvet This Fall

After long days of summer heat, the first chill of fall is a welcome relief for fashion lovers everywhere. The season of sweater weather and amber hues offer an inviting opportunity for the likes of fancier fabrics with a more substantial feel. An ov

4 Benefits of Lining Garments

At-home sewists have divided opinions about lining their garments. Naysayers say they require too much time and additional money at the fabric store, while those in favor highlight the professional finish they provide. Linings, however, do more than

A Guide to Designing Your Child’s First Day of School Outfit

The first day of school for your child often comes with nerves and excitement about the year ahead. Besides the back-to-school basics loaded into their backpacks, kids want to dress to impress on day one to set themselves up for success. If you&rsquo

A Guide to Making Your Own Shapewear

Designing shapewear requires a tenured hand at the sewing machine. As a task that warrants handling the likes of spandex fabric at a high stretch, creating this garment has disastrous results if even a single stitch is improperly sewn. Armed with the