She Makes | A Sewing Blog
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There are many reasons (as you will see) as to why stitches skip. And, there are almost as many ways to resolve this short-term annoyance. This article will help you understand what is a skipped stitch, why they happen, and what remedies for stitch skips you can try. […]
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This is not a reasonable or responsible guide to gifts for seamstresses. The following sewing gift ideas are: expensive, indulgent, lavish,and extravagant. It’s time to let money be no object when assembling gift ideas for sewists. […]
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Lighting for sewing rooms can make the difference between a garment finished with time to spare and a WIP cast aside in favor of a nap to ease a headache. Don’t worry, though — there is a ray of hope (LIGHT PUN ALERT 💡) when it comes to lighting for sewing rooms. […]
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Holiday travel season is coming up fast, and you might be thinking about how to pack a sewing machine for a flight. Let’s chat about the right way to pack sewing stuff for a flight, including sewing machine travel bag options, portable sewing machines, sewing tools and notions, and more. […]
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Fast-stitching jersey sewing patterns help newbie knit sewists grow their confidence — and me-made wardrobe. And, if you’re already a knit-fabric master, a quickie project is sometimes all it takes to re-ignite your sewjo. […]
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If you’ve ever struggled with sewing stretchy fabric on a sewing machine, this article is for you. Sewing stretchy fabric does not have to be a dramatic — or traumatic — experience. […]