Sachets are one of the simplest sewing projects a sewer can take on, especially if they are a beginner. Sachets are also useful. You can stash a lavender sachet under your pillow to help you get a restful night [...]

  Don’t know what to do with those extra scraps of fabric? Why not use them to make this Ultra Easy Scrap Quilt?     What You’ll Need   25 squares of fabric, each 8 ½” X 8 ½” Thread [...]

Do you have a shirt in your closet that you don’t really wear anymore? It’s a little too snug, or too big, or too short, or too…something. Whatever the case may be, you haven’t worn that shirt in months, or [...]

  Are you in the mood to make a skirt, but don’t have a skirt pattern handy? Do you have some extra fabric lying around, and can’t think of anything to do with it? Or are you just looking for [...]

The Brother PC-420 PRW Limited Edition Project Runway Sewing Machine is perfect for novice or professionals. It comes with 294 built-in stitches and is packed with features that will help you sew with perfect results. You can even design your [...]

The Janome HD1000 Heavy-Duty Sewing Machine is a durable, sturdy machine. It is constructed with a heavy duty aluminum body and is designed to be dependable and enjoyable to use.   It includes 14 stitches and a four step buttonhole [...]

The Brother CS6000i Sew Advance Sew Affordable 60-Stitch Computerized Free-Arm Sewing Machine features 60 built-in stitches and a simple to use LCD display to select them. The LCD display also shows you the length and width of each stitch. You [...]

The SINGER 4423 Heavy Duty Model Sewing Machine features a powerful motor, a heavy-duty metal interior frame and a stainless steal bed plate. According to the manufacturer this is a heavy-duty machine that can sew through just about anything. Not [...]

Teaching kids to sew can be both fun and rewarding. There are few things better than sharing something you love with your child. And if you’re looking for something creative and fun for your kids to do that doesn’t involve watching TV or playing video games, sewing might be the ticket.

If you want to teach your kids how to sew, here are some things you should keep in mind.

Consider Their Age and Skills

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  Sewing is a hobby with many benefits. You can have fun while stretching your creative muscles. Making and mending clothes for your family can save you a ton of money. And disappearing into the peace and quiet of your [...]

  A sewing machine is a powerful piece of equipment that most sewers simply can’t do without. Just imagine trying to make a king-sized quilt, or trying to sew your child’s Halloween costume completely by hand.   So sewing machines [...]

  You love sewing, and everything that goes along with it, from choosing patterns, to reorganizing your sewing room, to lovingly tending to your sewing machine. And your dream afternoon would be having 3 or 4 free hours to work [...]