Did you know that despite the price hike at Dollar Tree, with items now costing $1.25 and the introduction of $3 and $5 sections, their craft supply aisle is still flourishing? I ventured to our neighborhood Dollar Tree recently and was excited to spot some fabulous sewing goodies! 1. Fabric Strip Packs Ever heard of … Read more
Turn a Dress Shirt into a Trendy Drawstring Backpack Ever thought about giving an old men’s dress shirt a second life? Let’s transform it into a stylish DIY drawstring backpack! This makeover is not only quick, taking just about 30 minutes, but also simple enough for sewing newbies to tackle. Why Upcycle Old Dress Shirts? … Read more
As a passionate fashion designer, I’ve spent countless hours with my Brother 1034D and 1034DX sergers, crafting pieces with impeccable seams. My journey with two sergers, each laden with either white or black thread, was not without its challenges. Thread changes turned from a chore to a near impossibility due to my struggles with a … Read more
Living close to two IKEA stores is fabulous! Although they’re not exactly next door, a recent doctor’s visit gave me an opportunity to explore one store nearby. I spent my extra hour wandering the vast aisles of IKEA, hunting down unique embroidery blanks and supplies to inspire my next designs. Here’s what I found: 1. … Read more
Introducing: The Self-Threading Sewing Machine Having difficulties with threading your sewing machine needle due to bad vision, unsteady hands, or simply tired of doing it manually? You might be in for a treat with the self-threading sewing machine. Why waste time trying to thread manually when the machine can do it all for you? Wondering … Read more
♀️ I adore playing with my embroidery software and crafting unique designs. With my jam-packed schedule, sometimes it’s a relief to snag a ready-made design or even a complimentary one. Let’s dive into my top picks for both free and affordable in-the-hoop embroidery patterns. Understanding In-The-Hoop Embroidery Designs In-the-hoop (ITH) embroidery designs are magical 3D … Read more
My Passion for Pillowcases There’s something magical about crafting pillowcases – they’re a delightful blend of simplicity and style, breathing life into any bedroom. With just a piece of fabric, you can craft a unique story for your bed or lounge. My trusty sewing machine was always my go-to for pillowcases, but ever since the … Read more
Unsure about splurging on an embroidery machine? Let’s dive into my journey with home embroidery and explore whether it’s the right investment for you! It took me a full year of contemplation before I decided to buy my first embroidery machine. And believe me, I was on the fence again when considering an upgrade a … Read more
My Transition to Self-Threading Sergers with Auto Tension Tired of manually threading my serger, I recently treated myself to a self-threading serger. Why? It’s all about simplifying the process and being gentler on my hands. In my search, I realized if I was investing in a self-threading machine, it made sense to consider one with … Read more
A Special Gift: Jigsaw Puzzle Quilt To celebrate my grandmother’s 90th, I crafted her a delightful jigsaw puzzle quilt. As an avid puzzle lover who accompanies me to quilt shows, this seemed like the perfect gift. I leveraged the power of Electric Quilt 8 software for the design and depended on my AccuQuilt Go! for … Read more