5 Sewing Tips for Beginners

During the pandemic, 59% of Americans picked up a new hobby. For some, it was a passive activity like watching Netflix or playing video games. For others, it was a chance to hone their skills, like baking, woodworking, or sewing. Craft hobbies are great because you have a…

5 New Embroidery Trends to Try This Year

Embroidery sewing has a long history in fashion and art. And over the last few years, there's been a steady increase in its popularity as a hobby. With popularity comes communities and trends, as enthusiasts learn new skills and are inspired by the embroidery ideas they're exposed to. This means there are a…

Why Does My Sewing Machine Keep Jamming?

Did you know that as far back as 27,000 years ago, people were stitching clothing together to protect themselves from the elements? Sewing has come a long way since then, with modern sewing machines making short work of our stitching needs. But if you have sewing machine problems…

How to Use a Sewing Machine: A Beginner’s Guide

Did you know that the first sewing machine was invented all the way back in 1830? This early model was a simple automation of hand sewing and was actually destroyed by rioting tailors who feared that the new tool would ruin their businesses. Sewing machines have certainly come…

A Beginner’s Guide to Quilting: How to Get Hooked

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, approximately 6 in 10 Americans started a new hobby. For many, this hobby was quilting. While the idea of heirloom quilts and hand stitches is appealing, it can also be intimidating. Do you know how to make a patchwork quilt or what you…