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Sewing Machine Maintenance 101: Tips for Keeping Your Machine in Top Shape

  A sewing machine is a valuable tool for every sewing enthusiast, and proper maintenance is essential to ensure it performs at its best for years to come. Regular upkeep and care can prevent costl...

10 Essential Sewing Tools Every Beginner Should Have

Embarking on a sewing journey can be both exciting and rewarding. As a beginner, it's important to equip yourself with the right tools to make your sewing experience smooth and enjoyable. In this b...

Declutter Your Sewing Room: Tools and Tips for a More Organized Space

Sewing enthusiasts know the joy of creating beautiful garments, accessories, and home decor items with their own hands. However, with creativity often comes clutter. A messy sewing room can dampen ...

My First Sewing Classes by Makdes Hailu

I was never one for sewing. To me, it was a daunting task that seemed impossible to tackle.I had always loved fashion, but for some reason, it never even occurred to me that I could make my own cl...

Birthright Fabric Competition

We are launching a sewing competition during the anniversary month of her recitation. It’s quite simple! Make something using the Birthright fabric for your chance to win a $100 gift card and bundl...

Twas' The Night Before Christmas

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the Lounge Not a teacher was sewing, not even the one with a big mouth; The stockings were hung by the sergers with care, In hopes that Ms. Tisha ...

What do you do when your child draws on a chair?

Give your chairs a new face lift!

Best Quilt Portrait Artist of All Time: Bisa Butler

 Last week, I had the opportunity to visit the Art Institute of Chicago to see portrait quilt artist Bisa Butler’s exhibit. This was my first time seeing her work in person and I was absolutely ama...

Spice up your home decor with Mudcloth

So what exactly is mudcloth? Mudcloth - also called 'bogolan' - is handmade in Mali, West Africa. Cotton from the region is handwoven into strips then sewn together. Artisans begin by soaking cotto...

5 Best Serger Machines of 2021

These are some of the best serger machines for the year. Through every product in this list is a great option, but the clear winner for us is the Juki MO644D Portable Serger. With the speed and dur...