Sewing Tips & Resources

February 15, 2024

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How To Sew Tiny Trims On Doll Clothes

Do you have a fear of sewing those tiny trims on your doll clothes projects? Don't fret, many of us do too! In this post, I'm excited to share with you several tips to sewing narrow laces and trims with no stress at all! 

Plus - Enter To Win A Bundle of Trims!

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October 03, 2023

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The Top 36 Surprising Reasons To Use A Basting Stitch

The Basting Stitch is a versatile sewing method with lots of uses. While it may seem like a simple and insignificant step, the basting stitch can offer many surprising benefits. This article will explore the top 36 reasons to use a basting stitch in your sewing projects, providing valuable insights and tips to enhance your craft.

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February 16, 2021

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How To Sew A Tiny Thread Loop Closure

Do you avoid designs with functional buttons and buttonholes because it is just too likley that your project will be destroyed? Fear no more, this tutorial will show you how to create dainty thread loop button closures!

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August 10, 2020

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How To Turn A Narrow Tube - The Bobby Pin Trick

Do you avoid designs with narrow spaghetti straps because the idea of turning the narrow tube is just too daunting? We have a super easy trick to share to take away that fear and open up the possibilities to sew up those darling designs! The secret is the use of a bobby pin - seriously, it works! After trying this you will have the confidence to turn narrow fabric tubes without fear!

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August 03, 2020

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How To Sew A Hem On Knit Fabrics - The Coffee Filter Trick

Do you have a fear of sewing hems on knit fabrics? Don't fret, many of us do too! In this post, I'm excited to share with you a quick and easy tip to sewing a hemline on knits with no stress at all! The secret is the use of a coffee filter as a stabilizer - seriously, it works! After trying this, I'm pretty sure you'll never go back to your old method and you will have the confidence to sew knits without fear! 

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May 25, 2020

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The Easy Way to Sew Machine Buttonholes- Freezer Paper!

This week we have a fun treat! Shari Fuller, the designer behind the Thimbles and Acorns brand, is going to share her amazingly cool buttonhole sewing tip with us! After trying this, I'm pretty sure you'll never go back to your old method - seriously! My hope is that you will walk away with the confidence to sew professional looking buttonholes!

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July 30, 2014

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Mitered Corners

Have you ever hemmed a piece of fabric on multiple sides, and wondered if there was a better way to make those corners look good? Mitering your corners is surprisingly fast, and the results are well worth the effort. 

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