Sewing Supplies Blog

Being able to sew is one of those life skills that everyone should learn. But it’s less like “riding a bike” and more like “learning an instrument.” Once you learn to ride a bike, you can pretty much do it forever. But with sewing, if you want mastery, you must practice improving your skills.

You can express your style and individuality anywhere. If you like taking picnics, you don’t want to use any old blanket. How about a homemade summer blanket? That sounds much more fun! And how about making it a quilt, too? Learn more here.

Corsets give that classic hourglass figure, and they can improve posture and help people lose weight. Like an external lap band, a corset can keep you from stuffing yourself! So how can you turn a loose pile of materials into a finished corset?

The crafting ideas on these blogs vary from projects for advanced sewers to activities for complete beginners, so it’s easy to find a fun craft within your range of expertise.

Happy 4th of July! This 4th of July we are having a sale to celebrate with all of you! Save 15% off sitewide from June 28th to July 5th here. 

Want the perfect duvet cover to suit your space but don’t want to pay retail prices? With some basic materials and a little bit of know-how, you can create your own duvet cover that will complete your bedroom aesthetic without breaking the bank.

Learning how to stitch thread in a sewing project can be difficult, but if you have a sewing machine at your disposal, you’re already a step ahead. Though sewing by hand can become second nature with some practice, you can tackle much more advanced projects with a lower barrier to entry with a sewing machine.

Traveling with your jewelry can be difficult. When you have necklaces and bracelets with thin chains mixed with rings, earrings, and accessories, it’s easy for your items to get tangled up in transit or even lost if they’re left loose in your bag. Check out our DIY jewelry holder here!

The type and quality of your thread is one of the most important parts of a successful sewing machine project. The more complex the project (i.e., the more varied types of fabric used or the more complex stitching required), the more the type of thread matters in creating a finished product that you can take pride in.

This Fathers’ Day, we are celebrating all the men in the sewing industry, not just the dads with our annual Father’s Day sale!

If you have a sewing machine and are interested in getting into crafting, this DIY floor runner is a great way to get started. This craft doesn’t require any experience and only needs a few materials to complete, making it the perfect foray into crafting for beginners.

Over the generations, sewing machines have modernized significantly in many ways, and one of these ways is the ability of modern machines to automatically adjust the thread tension. Learn more here. 

This DIY travel bag is relatively easy to make if you have all of the right materials, and you can customize this gift for your loved one as much as you’d like.

There are many different types of sewing machine issues that crafters can experience, so let’s take a look at a few of the most common issues and what might be causing them.