Sewing Supplies Blog

Sewing machines are an extremely useful tool for sewing enthusiasts, whether you sew as a hobby, work as a professional seamstress, or land somewhere in between. There are a variety of different types of sewing machines designed for various materials, projects, and levels of advancement.

Every sewing project requires multi-step processes, and understanding the ins and outs of each step will make it easier to create your ideal finished products every time. One piece of the puzzle that is often overlooked is fabric marking.

Sewing scissors and cutters are essential parts of any sewing kit. Whether you’re a professional sewer or a hobbyist, your cutting tools will allow you to modify your materials exactly how you need them and create perfect finished products.

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Grommets are a highly useful tool for certain sewing projects. When your garment needs a functional hole that is reinforced and impervious to tearing, a grommet is your best friend. However, grommets can sometimes be tricky to work with, especially if you’re trying a new type of grommet.

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Sewing multiple layers of fabric is often frustrating, imprecise, and rife with errors. A walking foot is a wonderful solution for sewists who frequently need to sew multiple layers, but it is not without its issues, either. Be that as it may, if you’re not getting the results you want out of your walking foot, don’t worry! The underlying problem might just be one that has a simple solution.

While standard home and industrial sewing machines share the same basic features and functions, the latter are built to withstand far more intense use over longer periods. Diving deeper into the subject, there are many reasons you might want to consider an industrial sewing machine.

You can’t always rely on elastic to hold your garments in place, and not every piece of clothing looks right with belt loops. You can always tailor a pair of pants, dress, or shirt to an exact size, but that means the wearer can never lose or gain weight.

Instead, you can add a drawstring for maximum flexibility and incorporate grommets to guide the drawstring for some added visual flair!

Whether you need an uncommon tool for a specific problem or find that standard, everyday tools and materials aren’t quite getting the results you want, you might find the perfect solutions in some unlikely places. After all, creative tasks often require creative solutions. Unique sewing notions are all around you if you know where to look.

Whether you’re trying to save a buck or want to cut down on waste, there are plenty of materials available that don’t require substantial spending. Crafting is all about using your imagination, and you can find inspiring, unique materials and items to use for your projects in surprising places.

Everything mechanical needs some sort of lubrication to function properly. Sewing machines are no different! Just as your car needs regular oil changes to ensure the moving parts in the engine continue to move smoothly, your sewing machine needs oil changes, too.

Grommets are extremely functional pieces of hardware. They add strength to fabric, providing a sturdy place for laces, ropes, or ribbons. Without grommets, many common items — such as shoes, banners, tents, and tarps — would wear out after only a few uses.

Finding the perfect gift can be difficult — unless you’re shopping for a sewing enthusiast! Your crafty friends and family are always in need of more supplies and tools to create their projects. Take a look at this holiday gift list to find the right present for the sewing enthusiast in your life.