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Let’s face it—diamonds aren’t a girl’s best friend; a seam ripper is. I keep one in my purse, one in my closet, and a few in my sewing room. Here are some essential tips to make sure you’re using your seam ripper/best friend correctly.
What You Need to Know About Seam Rippers
Let’s face it—diamonds aren’t a girl’s best friend; a seam ripper is. I keep one in my purse, one in my closet, and a few in my sewing room. Here are some essential tips to make sure you’re using your seam ripper/best friend correctly.
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National Sewing Circle
There are many different sizes, styles, and types of sewing machine bobbins, and knowing which one to use can be difficult. ZJ Humbach shows several of the different types available on the market today, explaining the difference between them and which machines they are used with. Sewing Sites, Beginner Sewing Patterns, Beginner Sewing Projects Easy, Sewing Lessons, Diy Sewing Projects, Sewing Tools, Sewing Basics, Sewing Hacks, Sewing Tutorials
Proper Bobbin Use
There are many different sizes, styles, and types of sewing machine bobbins, and knowing which one to use can be difficult. ZJ Humbach shows several of the different types available on the market today, explaining the difference between them and which machines they are used with.
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National Sewing Circle
Having the right tools in your sewing room can help you complete many projects more easily, but it’s hard to know what you might need. Find out what Nicki LaFoille’s must-have sewing tools are and how to use them. Sewing 101, Kids Knitting Patterns, Knitting For Kids, Knitting Stitches, Sewing Crafts
Top Sewing Tools
Having the right tools in your sewing room can help you complete many projects more easily, but it’s hard to know what you might need. Find out what Nicki LaFoille’s must-have sewing tools are and how to use them.
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National Sewing Circle
An appliqué pressing sheet can be a very helpful tool when it comes to building and applying appliqués. In this video, ZJ Humbach shares her favorite appliqué pressing sheet and shows how to use it. Applique Patterns, Applique Designs, Sewing Patterns, Quilting Tips, Quilting Designs, Quilt Design
Favorite Tools: Appliqué Pressing Sheet
An appliqué pressing sheet can be a very helpful tool when it comes to building and applying appliqués. In this video, ZJ Humbach shares her favorite appliqué pressing sheet and shows how to use it.
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National Sewing Circle
The stiletto sewing tool comes in handy in many different ways. Use it to hold down seam allowances as they pass under the presser foot to ensure the seam allowances don’t get flipped the wrong way. Watch the video to learn more. Seam Rippers, Sewing Machine Needle, Pattern Weights, Sewing Circles, Multipurpose Tools, Sewing Scissors, Presser Feet
Favorite Sewing Tool: Stiletto
The stiletto sewing tool comes in handy in many different ways. Use it to hold down seam allowances as they pass under the presser foot to ensure the seam allowances don’t get flipped the wrong way. Watch the video to learn more.
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National Sewing Circle
Pinking shears are a fantastic tool to add to your sewing kit. They are not something you will need right away, but once you get all the basics stocked and are ready to add on some of the extras, pinking shears should be at the top of the list. (Especially if you are making garments.) You can also get a pinking blade for your rotary cutter! Continue reading to learn more. Craft Projects, Sewing Ideas, Quilt Sewing Patterns, Diy Sewing Pattern, Sewing Fabric, Sewing Class
How to Use Pinking Shears
Pinking shears are a fantastic tool to add to your sewing kit. They are not something you will need right away, but once you get all the basics stocked and are ready to add on some of the extras, pinking shears should be at the top of the list. (Especially if you are making garments.) You can also get a pinking blade for your rotary cutter! Continue reading to learn more.
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National Sewing Circle
Not all sewing and quilting is done at home in the sewing room. Whether you are someone who likes to take their sewing with them when they travel and vacation, or you frequent guild meetings, camps, and retreats – learn about several different tools that are great for pressing on the go. Sewing Items, Needle Felted Animals, Needle Felting
Pressing Tools For Travel
Not all sewing and quilting is done at home in the sewing room. Whether you are someone who likes to take their sewing with them when they travel and vacation, or you frequent guild meetings, camps, and retreats – learn about several different tools that are great for pressing on the go.
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National Sewing Circle
Nicole LaFoille demonstrates how to best alter a pattern for fit or style. Learn what the necessary tools you need to make alterations as well as the best papers to use. Find out the different techniques of alteration and use these tips to alter your own patterns at home. Sewing Pillow Cases, Sewing Pillows, Quilt Sewing, Fabric Bag
Sewing Pattern Alteration and Tools
Nicole LaFoille demonstrates how to best alter a pattern for fit or style. Learn what the necessary tools you need to make alterations as well as the best papers to use. Find out the different techniques of alteration and use these tips to alter your own patterns at home.
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National Sewing Circle
Having the right sewing tool in your sewing room can make many projects easier to do and come together quicker and easier, but it’s hard to know what you might need. Find out what Nicki LaFoille’s must-have sewing tools are and how to use them. Sewing Diy
Top Sewing Tools
Having the right sewing tool in your sewing room can make many projects easier to do and come together quicker and easier, but it’s hard to know what you might need. Find out what Nicki LaFoille’s must-have sewing tools are and how to use them.
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National Sewing Circle
Not all sewing and quilting is done at home in the sewing room. Whether you are someone who likes to take their sewing with them when they travel and vacation, or you frequent guild meetings, camps, and retreats – learn about several different tools that are great for pressing on the go. Quilt Tutorials, Celtic Quilt, Tee Shirt Quilt
Pressing Tools for Travel
Not all sewing and quilting is done at home in the sewing room. Whether you are someone who likes to take their sewing with them when they travel and vacation, or you frequent guild meetings, camps, and retreats – learn about several different tools that are great for pressing on the go.
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National Sewing Circle
Using the right type of thread can help your sewing project go smoothly. Ashley Hough teaches you about some of the different types of thread and gives tips on when to use them. Basic Sewing, Sewing Tips, Quilting Tutorials
Different Types of Thread for Sewing
Using the right type of thread can help your sewing project go smoothly. Ashley Hough teaches you about some of the different types of thread and gives tips on when to use them.
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National Sewing Circle
Hemming is one of the last tasks required to finish most projects and is sometimes the least favorite one to do because it can be tedious. ZJ Humbach shares several of her favorite sewing hemming tools that can make measuring, pressing and sewing a hem much faster and easier. Sewing Projects Free, Diy Projects, Sewing Hems, Sewing Clothes
Sewing Hemming Tool
Hemming is one of the last tasks required to finish most projects and is sometimes the least favorite one to do because it can be tedious. ZJ Humbach shares several of her favorite sewing hemming tools that can make measuring, pressing and sewing a hem much faster and easier.
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National Sewing Circle
Having the right sewing tool in your sewing room can make many projects easier to do and come together quicker and easier, but it’s hard to know what you might need. Find out what Nicki LaFoille’s must-have sewing tools are and how to use them. Sewing Patterns Free
Top Sewing Tools
Having the right sewing tool in your sewing room can make many projects easier to do and come together quicker and easier, but it’s hard to know what you might need. Find out what Nicki LaFoille’s must-have sewing tools are and how to use them.
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National Sewing Circle
Learn what the best fabric markers and other fabric pens are for adding fun drawings to your next project. Whether you want to spice up an old pair of jeans or add a personal message to a baby shower or wedding party gift, Tara Rex shows you what to use and how easy it can be. Sewing Machine Projects, Fabric Projects, Craft Ideas, Fabric Pen, Fabric Markers
Best Fabric Markers for Your Sewing Projects
Learn what the best fabric markers and other fabric pens are for adding fun drawings to your next project. Whether you want to spice up an old pair of jeans or add a personal message to a baby shower or wedding party gift, Tara Rex shows you what to use and how easy it can be.
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National Sewing Circle
While there are many different sewing tools available on the market today- you don’t have to have them all. ZJ Humbach shares what her top five go-to tools are and what they are used for. This is helpful information if you are looking to add new tools to your sewing room, or if you are new to sewing and are unsure what the best tools to invest in first are. Sewing Machine Thread, Sewing Machine Cover, Sewing Space, Sewing Rooms
5 Sewing Tools Everyone Needs
While there are many different sewing tools available on the market today- you don’t have to have them all. ZJ Humbach shares what her top five go-to tools are and what they are used for. This is helpful information if you are looking to add new tools to your sewing room, or if you are new to sewing and are unsure what the best tools to invest in first are.
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National Sewing Circle
Sewers and woodworkers have one thing alike – we need the right tools for the right job. One of the most important tools for sewers that we overlook is the scissors. ZJ Humbach shows us all of the different types of sewing scissors and what each is used for – from shears for fabric cutting to snips for taking out stitching. Watch this video and find out what types of scissors you need in your sewing arsenal. Learn how to choose the right scissors today! Sewing Bee, Sewing Dolls, Homeschool Sewing, Teaching Sewing
Choose the Right Sewing Scissors
Sewers and woodworkers have one thing alike – we need the right tools for the right job. One of the most important tools for sewers that we overlook is the scissors. ZJ Humbach shows us all of the different types of sewing scissors and what each is used for – from shears for fabric cutting to snips for taking out stitching. Watch this video and find out what types of scissors you need in your sewing arsenal. Learn how to choose the right scissors today!
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National Sewing Circle
Leah Rybak gives us some tips on how we can be more organized with our embroidery and sewing supplies. By simply using hair ties, we can organize and color code our supplies. Watch this quick sewing tip and learn some simple tricks for organizing your own sewing supplies. Sewing Room Storage, Craft Room Storage, My Sewing Room, Quilting Organization, Craft Organization, Organizing Crafts, Small Sewing Projects
Tip for Organizing Your Sewing Supplies
Leah Rybak gives us some tips on how we can be more organized with our embroidery and sewing supplies. By simply using hair ties, we can organize and color code our supplies. Watch this quick sewing tip and learn some simple tricks for organizing your own sewing supplies.
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National Sewing Circle
Ellen March demonstrates helpful techniques on how to correctly use a rotary cutter. Learn importance safety tips when using a rotary cutter and find out when you should use this tool. See different varieties of rotary cutters as well as what accessories you can purchase to help organize your cutting area. Quilting Tools, Quilting Projects, Star Quilt Patterns
Rotary Cutter Safety Tips
Ellen March demonstrates helpful techniques on how to correctly use a rotary cutter. Learn importance safety tips when using a rotary cutter and find out when you should use this tool. See different varieties of rotary cutters as well as what accessories you can purchase to help organize your cutting area.
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National Sewing Circle
Bias tape or straight grain tape can be used on many different sewing projects as a way to neatly finish raw edges. Depending on the size of project you are making, making your own bias tape or straight grain tape can be time consuming. Ashley Hough shows you how to use a bias tape maker to save some time. Sewing Blogs
How to Use a Bias Tape Maker
Bias tape or straight grain tape can be used on many different sewing projects as a way to neatly finish raw edges. Depending on the size of project you are making, making your own bias tape or straight grain tape can be time consuming. Ashley Hough shows you how to use a bias tape maker to save some time.
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National Sewing Circle
Let’s face it, diamonds aren’t a girl’s best friend; a seam ripper is. I keep one in my purse, one in my closet, and a few in my sewing room. Here are some essential tips to make sure you’re using your seam ripper/best friend correctly. Love Sewing, Diy Sewing, Hand Sewing
What You Need to Know About Seam Rippers
Let’s face it, diamonds aren’t a girl’s best friend; a seam ripper is. I keep one in my purse, one in my closet, and a few in my sewing room. Here are some essential tips to make sure you’re using your seam ripper/best friend correctly.
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National Sewing Circle
Leah Rybak shows you how to safely and properly dispose of broken needles. Find out how useful old medicine bottles or small shampoo containers can be when storing new needles or disposing old and broken ones. Old Medicine Bottles, Sewing Needles
Disposing and Storing Sewing Needles
Leah Rybak shows you how to safely and properly dispose of broken needles. Find out how useful old medicine bottles or small shampoo containers can be when storing new needles or disposing old and broken ones.
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National Sewing Circle
Nicole LaFoille shows you great techniques on keeping your tissue from tearing open. Learn how to use a tracing wheel with tracing paper to prevent your tissues from tearing! See how much easier this technique is with these tips! Tracing Paper, Create Diy, Serger
How to Use a Tracing Wheel with Tracing Paper
Nicole LaFoille shows you great techniques on keeping your tissue from tearing open. Learn how to use a tracing wheel with tracing paper to prevent your tissues from tearing! See how much easier this technique is with these tips!
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National Sewing Circle
Bobbins not only come in different sizes, but also in metal as well as plastic, and empty as well as pre-wound. While machines can only use one bobbin size, whether it is plastic or metal does not typically matter, however consult your machine manual to be sure. When buying bobbins, you can either buy them empty and learn how to wind a bobbin or you can find them pre-wound. Sewing Online, Sewing Equipment
Understanding Different Bobbin Sizes
Bobbins not only come in different sizes, but also in metal as well as plastic, and empty as well as pre-wound. While machines can only use one bobbin size, whether it is plastic or metal does not typically matter, however consult your machine manual to be sure. When buying bobbins, you can either buy them empty and learn how to wind a bobbin or you can find them pre-wound.
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National Sewing Circle
Whether you’re plotting an appliqué project, hemming a garment, or strengthening your stitches, sewing adhesives are definitely a helpful addition. It’s surprisingly easy to use spray adhesive, basting tape, and seam sealant in your sewing projects – you’ll soon learn that these tools belong in every sewing room! Dress Tutorials
Different Types of Sewing Adhesives and When to Use Them
Whether you’re plotting an appliqué project, hemming a garment, or strengthening your stitches, sewing adhesives are definitely a helpful addition. It’s surprisingly easy to use spray adhesive, basting tape, and seam sealant in your sewing projects – you’ll soon learn that these tools belong in every sewing room!
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National Sewing Circle
Using pattern weights can be a great alternative to pins depending on the type of fabric you are using. Ashely Hough demonstrates how to make pattern weights using large washers and circles of fabric. Free Sewing
How to Make Pattern Weights
Using pattern weights can be a great alternative to pins depending on the type of fabric you are using. Ashely Hough demonstrates how to make pattern weights using large washers and circles of fabric.
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National Sewing Circle
Cleaning your sewing machine and sharpening your scissors and snips may be the most common cleaning or maintenance items you address in your sewing room, but cleaning your iron is also important. Learn how to clean an iron, including what kind of product you should use to clean it and whether the iron should be on or off. Diy Home Cleaning, Household Cleaning Tips, House Cleaning Tips, Diy Cleaning Products, Cleaning Organizing, Cleaning Hacks, Household Help
How to Clean an Iron: Tips and Techniques
Cleaning your sewing machine and sharpening your scissors and snips may be the most common cleaning or maintenance items you address in your sewing room, but cleaning your iron is also important. Learn how to clean an iron, including what kind of product you should use to clean it and whether the iron should be on or off.
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National Sewing Circle
Megan Smith teaches you how to use a seam ripper properly without creating holes or tears in your fabrics. Learn the most efficient ways to use your seam ripper as well as see what seam rippers work best for specific projects. Sewing Projects For Beginners, Sewing Notions, Sewing Bag, Easy Sewing
How to Use a Seam Ripper
Megan Smith teaches you how to use a seam ripper properly without creating holes or tears in your fabrics. Learn the most efficient ways to use your seam ripper as well as see what seam rippers work best for specific projects.
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National Sewing Circle
Ellen March demonstrates helpful techniques on how to correctly use a rotary cutter. Learn importance safety tips when using a rotary cutter and find out when you should use this tool. See different varieties of rotary cutters as well as what accessories you can purchase to help organize your cutting area. Quilting Techniques, Quilting Crafts, Sewing Techniques
Rotary Cutter Safety Tips
Ellen March demonstrates helpful techniques on how to correctly use a rotary cutter. Learn importance safety tips when using a rotary cutter and find out when you should use this tool. See different varieties of rotary cutters as well as what accessories you can purchase to help organize your cutting area.
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National Sewing Circle
While most ironing boards that can be purchased at either fabric and craft stores or big box stores are all fairly similar and work well, there are several products that can be used to improve them. ZJ Humbach shows what several of these products are and share which are her favorite to use and why.
Ironing Board Improvements
While most ironing boards that can be purchased at either fabric and craft stores or big box stores are all fairly similar and work well, there are several products that can be used to improve them. ZJ Humbach shows what several of these products are and share which are her favorite to use and why.
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National Sewing Circle
Most people think of scissors being used for sewing and rotary cutters being used for quilting, however, Ashley Hough explains why that doesn’t always have to be the case. Easy Quilts, Patchwork Quilts
Rotary Cutters vs. Scissors
Most people think of scissors being used for sewing and rotary cutters being used for quilting, however, Ashley Hough explains why that doesn’t always have to be the case.
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National Sewing Circle