Category: Sewing Alterations

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

How to Shop Thrift with Your Sewing Skills in Mind

How to Shop Thrift with Your Sewing Skills in Mind

Posted on by Naomi
As someone who sews every day, altering ready-made clothes is an creative use for my sewing skills. Thrifting is a great way to get into the amazing world of sustainable fashion, but sometimes, I find lovely pieces that just don’t fit me the way I’d like them to. Instead of leaving an amazing piece for someone else to find, I always take it as an opportunity to...Read More
How to Create Effortless DIY Slipcovers with a Stitch of Artistry?

How to Create Effortless DIY Slipcovers with a Stitch of Artistry?

Posted on by Naomi
Slipcovers are a great way to keep your furniture and still change the look of your interior decor. Over the past 15 years of making slipcovers, I have had a great variety of requests come through my shop. Some clients want a patterned interior design fabric to spruce up their living room and others look for a solid, easily washable fabric that will give the space a...Read More
How to Make Time and Space for Sewing

How to Make Time and Space for Sewing

Posted on by Naomi
All things in life take intention. Sewing is just the same. You may have the have the desire to sew to reduce waste and repair your loved clothes, but incorporating this into your life takes intention. Many times, you may find it difficult to have time and space for sewing due to various reasons, but this is a problem that can easily be solved. If you want...Read More
How to Choose the Right Sewing Machine Needle

How to Choose the Right Sewing Machine Needle

Posted on by Naomi
When I was just starting out, I could hardly tell the difference between sewing machine needles. I had to learn over time, that the right needle makes a huge difference in your projects. Using the wrong needle for a particular fabric can damage your bobbin hook, throw off the machine’s timing, ruin your seams, break or shred the thread, punch holes in your fabric or simply just...Read More