This January marks 18 years since I got my first sewing machine - and even though I've been literally sewing for half of my life, I still find new things to learn about it. In this article, I want to share 9 surprising things you may not know about your sewing machine. This article is created in partnership with Brother. Lots of these tips are from the very detailed Brother sewing machine manuals! Click below to watch video version and scroll down to read: The correct way to

One thing I truly enjoy are simple, easy-to-sew techniques that add a unique touch to DIY clothes. One of these techniques is lettuce hem: an eye-catchy wavy hem, that reflects the 'waves' of the lettuce. Best part? It's so simple to make and all you need is a zigzag stitch! Add this technique to your DIY blouse sleeves, dress hem or even neckline - the choice is yours! This tutorial is created in partnership with Mettler - manufacturer of high quality threads. I've been sewi

One of my sewing regrets is when I bought my second sewing machine - the one after my first beginner machine - it wasn't as big of an upgrade as I hoped it would be, and I ended up replacing it much sooner than I initially thought I would. In this post, I want share a few tips how to select intermediate sewing machine that would be best for you and would feel like an upgrade in every way. This post is created in partnership with Brother. In this post, I'll share tips on choos

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One of the most tricky parts of sewing - whether you're a beginner or experienced sewist - is understanding thread tension. While it is...

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You may have heard a term ' corded buttonhole ' - as mysterious as this type of buttonhole sounds, it's surprisingly easy to sew! Not...

Looking to refresh your old pair of skinny jeans? In this quick and beginner-friendly tutorial, I'll show you how to easily transform...

I've been sewing for 17 years, but I started machine embroidery only a few years back. At start, I made quite a few mistakes and in this...

Pockets are practical elements of many garments, but what about a creating this classic detail with a twist? In this tutorial, I want to...

Some sewing tips work great, but they do not get the attention they deserve. In this post, I want to share 6 underrated sewing tips that...

While zig-zag stitch is one of the most popular seam finish options, I personally never been a big fan of it and I usually lean towards...

Bias tape is one of the most luxurious looking finishes that will elevate your garment quality to the next level. While it may seem...

Couching is a beautiful decorative technique that will give your garments a fresh new look. It gives you freedom of creativity and is so...