Sewing Journal

Learning Your Sewing Machine Through Stitches

Ever wondered what all the stitches on your sewing machine are really for?Creating a stitch swatc...

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Learning Your Sewing Machine Through Stitches

How to Finish Knits Without an Overlocker

Finishing knits without an overlocker can be tricky. Wavy seams, popped stitches, and unstable ed...

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How to Finish Knits Without an Overlocker

How to plan your sewing and embrace slow sewing

A reflective look at slow sewing, intentional planning, and making handmade clothes that truly be...

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How to plan your sewing and embrace slow sewing

10 Common Sewing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Sewing mistakes happen to everyone. In this Sewing Journal post, I share 10 common sewing mistake...

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10 Common Sewing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Choosing Fabric: Why It Needs to Be Felt, Not Explained

The sewing machine may feel intimidating at first, but fabric is where the real mystery lies. Unl...

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Choosing Fabric: Why It Needs to Be Felt, Not Explained

Explained: Difference Between A4, Letter Size, and A0 Size

Confused by A4, Letter, and A0 when printing sewing patterns? This guide breaks down the most com...

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Explained: Difference Between A4, Letter Size, and A0 Size

Types of Fabric: What to Sew With and What to Wear

Fabric is more than just what we sew with. It is what touches our skin, shapes our comfort, and d...

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Types of Fabric: What to Sew With and What to Wear

How to Start Sewing Clothes

A beginner friendly guide to sewing your first clothes, from starting with simple accessories to ...

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How to Start Sewing Clothes

Sewing with wool – which one to choose?

Wool is a beautiful and versatile fabric, but choosing the right weight matters. A simple guide t...

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Sewing with wool – which one to choose?

Sewing pattern weights: a simple tool for better cutting

A practical guide to sewing pattern weights and why they are a useful alternative to pins when cu...

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Sewing pattern weights: a simple tool for better cutting

How to adjust a trouser pattern

A step-by-step guide to adjusting a trouser waistband to your waist measurement without changing ...

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How to adjust a trouser pattern

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