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Category: Sewing Alterations

Sewing clothing alterations is not that hard. Learn to alter ready made clothes for a perfect fit.

How to make custom valence

Posted on December 19, 2022May 1, 2023 by Naomi

These custom valence are made with typical home decor fabric, lined and stabilized with an iron-on-interfacing. I used Craft Pelon 809 . The back is lined with a basic muslin. As you can see from the image above there is also a small pocket near the bottom of the valence for a wire to be inserted. The wire is specifically for the valence to hold its shape....Read More

How to Patch Jeans by Machine

Posted on December 16, 2022May 1, 2023 by Naomi

Learn how to patch jeans with the sewing machine Do you have someone in your life who always has holes in their knees?! You are not alone! My husband forever has huge holes in his jeans! There are a few options for patching, but always it involves some old denim. Typically I have denim left over from pants my boys have torn up and outgrown. View this...Read More

Recommended Beginner Sewing Supplies

Posted on December 8, 2022December 8, 2022 by Naomi

There are so many sewing supplies, for a beginner it can be overwhelming trying to figure out where to start. These are just a few of the basics that will get you off to a good start! Pins Seam Ripper Fabric Scissors Kid Friendly Fabric Scissors Tape Measure Thread Sewing Machine

New Look Sewing Pattern Review

Posted on July 22, 2022May 1, 2023 by Naomi

As a novice seamstress looking through the pattern section of JoAnn Fabrics may seem overwhelming. Even to me, with 30 years of memories headed into the fabric store, the patterns can feel intimidating. There are so many to choose from and the difficulty level on them goes from easy to super hard. Not only that, but there are also so many things to look for when buying...Read More