It has been over a month since I last tackled Raechel Myers’s Sewing 101 course…but it felt good to dust off the ole new machine and get back into the trenches today. I never knew what the term “tuck” meant in the sewing world…until now. And I’m proud to say that I have conquered three...
i almost started a whole new category for the experience of sewing these tricky, little boat curtains called "fml." if ya don't know that acronym, google it. it accurately describes my feelings throughout most of this project... but, they are now finished and lovely and functional! i even added a little detail that makes them multi-functional…
When I offered the ruffled throw give-away back in October, I was surprised by how many people responded saying they loved the throw, but...
sewing 101: fabric boxes – Design*Sponge
Moving right along with the sewing 101 series. It is time to move on to collars. Today and tomorrow we will go over collars. Drafting them and then sewing them. Today we are going to start with the flat collar. Also known as the Peter Pan collar. It is a pretty basic collar (since believe […]
You have to know how much it took for me to resist titling this post "Finding My Feet". I mean, come on. Today's lesson is less of a lesson and really more o
A blog about cruising on our sailboat (PDQ 36 catamaran) in the Caribbean and hurricane season in our rv, a Winnebago Journey.
Sew up an easy turban headband for a lightweight versatile accessory. This tutorial is perfect for beginners, too!
Even if you've never sewn a stitch, you can make this adorable, easy infinity scarf. Try different fabrics and patterns for different seasons!
Pull that sewing machine out of the box and learn to sew today with this free sewing course. Learn about your machine, how to understand patterns and fabric. Plus get free beginner sewing projects and tutorials.
The first step in learning to sew on a machine is figuring out your own machine top to bottom. Learn all about what each part of your sewing machine does.
Sewing 101: Snaps, a Sewing post from the blog House of Pinheiro, written by Rachel Pinheiro on Bloglovin’
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That moment they mention French seams on Project Runway and not only do you know what they’re talking about, but you just did one…. Ah, the sweetness. It made the beginner sewer in me sit a little taller at my machine yesterday. So, I’m making progress in Raechel Myers’ Sewing 101 course: seams of all kinds. I’m...
What a fabulous way to start the new year...a fun new Sewing 101 Guest. Please enjoy Gwen 's tutorial on making a mitered corner. He...
Learn how to sew with confidence using this graduated, step by step lesson series. This 5-step online sewing series for beginners provides both free and inexpensive entry-level sewing projects, patterns, and learning materials. We'll start you out...
There are many ways to gather fabric depending on the kind of fabric you are using, the weight of the fabric, or the equipment that you have.
What do ex-cruisers buy once they've returned to land and have a steady income? Sewing machines, of course! We attended the Annapolis Sailboat Show and spoiled ourselves by buying all the awesome stuff we wished we had while cruising :) It was a pathetic form of self-indulgence, out of depression from not cruising this year,…
This sewing 101 article will help point you in the right direction and get you sewing with ease in no time.
