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Dec 73 min read
Understanding Thread Tension
One of the most tricky parts of sewing - whether you're a beginner or experienced sewist - is understanding thread tension. While it is...
Dec 15 min read
8 Sewing Holiday Gift Ideas
The holiday season is just around the corner, and what better way to show your love than with handmade gifts? I’ve rounded up 8 fun and...
Oct 262 min read
How To Sew Mock-Overlock Stitch
One of my most asked questions is 'How to sew knits without a serger?'. Luckily, there are lots of techniques how you can sew stretchy...
Oct 192 min read
How to sew a corded buttonhole
You may have heard a term ' corded buttonhole ' - as mysterious as this type of buttonhole sounds, it's surprisingly easy to sew! Not...
Sep 264 min read
How To Turn Skinny Jeans Into Straight-Cut Jeans
Looking to refresh your old pair of skinny jeans? In this quick and beginner-friendly tutorial, I'll show you how to easily transform...
Aug 245 min read
15 Tips About Machine Embroidery I wish I Knew Before Starting
I've been sewing for 17 years, but I started machine embroidery only a few years back. At start, I made quite a few mistakes and in this...
Aug 202 min read
Sewing Tutorial: Lip Welt Pocket
Pockets are practical elements of many garments, but what about a creating this classic detail with a twist? In this tutorial, I want to...
Aug 174 min read
6 Underrated Sewing Tips
Some sewing tips work great, but they do not get the attention they deserve. In this post, I want to share 6 underrated sewing tips that...
Jul 133 min read
5 Stunning Seam Finishes (no more zig-zag stitch!)
While zig-zag stitch is one of the most popular seam finish options, I personally never been a big fan of it and I usually lean towards...
Jun 294 min read
How To Sew Asymmetrical Hem Using Bias Tape
Bias tape is one of the most luxurious looking finishes that will elevate your garment quality to the next level. While it may seem...
Jun 15 min read
COUCHING: 3 easy ways how to sew
Couching is a beautiful decorative technique that will give your garments a fresh new look. It gives you freedom of creativity and is so...
May 184 min read
5 Serger Presser Feet
You can maximize your serger potential by using different presser feet. In this post I want to share 5 serger presser feet that will help...
Apr 206 min read
100Eur vs 1000Eur machine: jeans test
Does a 1000 euro machine really sews better than 100eur machine? Let's find out with a ultimate test: sewing jeans! The machines I used...
Apr 137 min read
5 Common Sewing Mistakes (and how to avoid them)
A lot of us start our sewing journeys just by ourselves, without a teacher guiding us, so sometimes we make mistakes that we don’t even...
Apr 65 min read
5 Sewing Words Every Sewists Should Know
Back when I started sewing, some sewing words used to confuse me so much. It took me quite a while to understand the language of sewing...
Mar 234 min read
3 Creative Sewing Techniques To Elevate Your Clothes
As we are approaching towards the spring, I'm planning on adding a few new wardrobe pieces and this time I'm leaning into using more...
Feb 263 min read
10 Game Changing Presser Feet
Presser feet will help you elevate your sewing to the next level. Different presser feet will help you sew faster, with better precision...
Jan 233 min read
4 Creative Ways To Use Your Sewing Machine
Today, I want to share 4 creative ways how you can use your sewing machine, expanding its possibilities. All techniques you'll be able to...
Dec 17, 20232 min read
7 Surprising Things About Advanced Sewing Machines
Recently I got a pleasure to test new Brother Stellaire2 Innov-ís XJ2 Sewing & Embroidery Machine. This is by far the most advanced...
Nov 29, 20234 min read
How To Sew A Perfect Knit Hem
Sewing knit garment can be tricky, but with right techniques, this task becomes easier and more manageable. One of the most difficult...
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