The Sewing Room
French Terry Fabric: Everything You Need to Know
What is French Terry Fabric? French Terry fabric is cotton fabric that has soft piles (a looped back). The loops form small channels that allow air to circulate, making it...
7 Steps to Start Your Sewing Business
So, you want to start your own sewing business? Fabulous! Starting your own sewing business can be a really exciting and rewarding journey. It can also offer a lifestyle that...
How to take care of your sewing machine: 7 things you need to know
Anyone who is interested in sewing should know how to take care of their machine. If you're a beginner sewer, don't worry-follow these simple steps and you'll be on...
How to Finish a Seam on Woven and Knit Fabric
Seam finishes are an important part of the sewing process that is often neglected by beginners. Today we’ll be discussing seam finishes – what they are and some of the...
7 Steps to Create a Capsule Wardrobe
Building a clear sense of personal style and filling your wardrobe with only pieces that fit that style can take years and a lot of focused effort. But with an...
What to sew or not to sew, that is the question
Guest blog post by Lexie from @brunchie_girls What to sew or not to sew, that is the question. When I became pregnant, all my friends and family affectionately said “she...
How often should you change the needle on your sewing machine? [Answered]
Have you ever googled "How often should you change the needle on your sewing machine?" - well here is the answer! Rule of thumb is you should change the needle every...
How to use a twin needle on a sewing machine
Gone are the times of using a zig-zag stitch to hem your knit garment! If you haven't discovered the magical world of twin needles - today is your lucky day....
How to dye fabric with turmeric
Colouring white fabrics is one of my passions, or obsessions, depending on how you look at it. I think it stems from the days when I had young children and...
Free Phone Screen Saver
Download your free phone wallpaper by clicking here and save it to your phone. Then go into your phone settings and set it as your wallpaper.
How To Buy Fabric Online
In a world of unprecedented uncertainty, it makes it difficult to purchase sewing supplies in store. But how do we move to an era and buy fabric online? Now more...
What is Waffle Fabric? ANSWERED
[Guest blog post by Lexie from the brunchie_girls] Waffling on is something I do best but when it comes to waffle fabric, well don’t get me started… or do because...
