Sewing Supplies Blog / DIY Tutorials

Of the many lost life skills, sewing is pretty high up on the list. Thankfully it is making a comeback, and now we have the chance to give a younger generation this knowledge early on in life. For anyone else who learned to sew as an adult, you probably also spent many hours agonizing over why no one taught you how to handle mischievous sewing machines!

You can make an adjustable collar for your fur baby that is cute, comfortable, and sturdy. Say goodbye to buying cheap collars every few months and instead opt for a DIY collar.

Unfortunately, the clothing industry has yet to find a way to streamline clothing sizes across all suppliers. This leads people to turn to tailoring. For some, this means having a good tailor on speed dial, doing alterations yourself, or struggling with clothes that just don’t fit right.

All across the country, grocery stores are encouraging customers to reduce the use of plastic bags. Be part of the change to reduce plastic waste and design your own DIY reusable grocery bag instead! These easy to sew and eco-friendly bags can hold a lot of groceries, withstand years of use and look fantastic too!

Sure, there’s no such thing as perfect, but there’s nothing worse than looking at your beautiful quilt and picking out mistakes. These tips for making near perfect quilt blocks can take your quilting to the next level.

Coats work overtime through the winter months while protecting you from all sorts of unwelcome weather. They are a major wardrobe staple and while practical, can really complete many outfits.

If you want a one-of-a-kind tree skirt that fits in perfectly with your home, you can DIY a tree skirt yourself! We’ll show you how to make an effortless, round tree skirt that you can adapt to any size.

From the gym to your next quilting class a duffel bag is always useful. You can use them in place of travel bags on short weekend getaways, or even for storage. Buying them, however, has a few issues. They’re always overpriced, they’re always boring black or navy and the zippers always break! But, when you’re sewing your own duffel bag, you can add some personal flair and a high-quality zipper too! We’ve broken down the steps here on how to use sewing machines to create the ultimate duffel bag at home!

It's almost back to school time, save money and send your child back with style when you design and sew a custom backpack. DIY backpacks aren't easy but are rewarding and allow you to tailor the bag to your personal needs and choose your fabric. This process will require drawing your design, editing a pattern, and adding foam support structures. This task isn't for an amateur seamstress. This project will take an advanced level of sewing skills. The cool thing about creating your backpack is that you can always make additions and changes.

Curtains can get expensive especially for a home with many windows. The best way to save your self-money and express your creative side is to create your own elegant

The Fourth of July is rapidly approaching, to make this the most memorable one yet we recommend working on DIY Fourth of July crafts. What better way to show your patriotic side then to create your own holiday accessories. The following will explain three affordable Independence day decor objects and how to bring them to life.

Father’s Day is an extraordinary holiday for many, as it is a time to celebrate and show appreciation for any father figures that have made an impact on one’s life. Since some dads may be harder to shop for than others, thinking of Father’s Day gifts early could be more beneficial and less stressful.  GoldStar Tool will share with you some creative and fun Father’s Day gift ideas that your father figure might love! Continue reading to find out.

Having pets is one of the greatest gifts of all time. Animals can provide a household with lots of love and excitement. As much as we love our house pets, it might be hard for some owners to keep up with expenses. That is when DIY pet accessories come in handy, and can help a household save hundreds of dollars per year! GoldStar Tool, an affordable sewing supply company, has all the tools you need to get started on DIY projects. Continue reading to find some creative projects for your animals.

The quilting community is only growing larger each year. This trending art allows you to re-create a piece you have been longing for, and let your creativity shine through. GoldStar Tool is a big supporter of quilters, as we offer discount quilting supplies to get you started on any new project! Our high-quality quilting supplies will allow for you to create timeless pieces for yourself or your loved ones. Continue reading to find out the benefits of making your quilt blankets!