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The Ultimate List Of FAVORITE Sewing Supplies
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The Ultimate List Of FAVORITE Sewing Supplies

BySandi February 8, 2023February 10, 2023

This Ultimate List of my favorite sewing supplies is a culmination of over 50 years (Yikes!) of sewing experience and trial and error.

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How To Make A Hair Bow Ribbon Hanger
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How To Make A Hair Bow Ribbon Hanger

BySandi January 2, 2022January 5, 2022

Perfect for hanging bows with alligator clips, this simple and easy project will have you looking for more bows to expand your collection.

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Easy Sewing Projects For Beginners
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Easy Sewing Projects For Beginners

BySandi March 9, 2021February 11, 2023

Using a free machine from your grandmother may seem like a good idea, but once you get it home, you will find it can be a more than a little frustrating for beginner sewing projects. It is the easiest way to relegate your fun projects and great ideas into the closet.

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How To Sew A Buttonhole The Easy Way
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How To Sew A Buttonhole The Easy Way

BySandi February 19, 2021November 18, 2021

When you sew a buttonhole, the buttonhole foot is the most important tool in the entire buttonhole system. Unless, of course, you choose to make a buttonhole by hand. But why would you?

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Everything You Need To Know About Pins
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Everything You Need To Know About Pins

BySandi February 4, 2021February 8, 2023

Glass head pins are perfect for almost every garment sewing project on your to-do list. They have a fairly narrow shaft and a sharp point making them the perfect choice for pinning pieces together

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Book Review – Sewing Face Masks, Scrub Caps, Arm Slings, and More
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Book Review – Sewing Face Masks, Scrub Caps, Arm Slings, and More

BySandi January 18, 2021March 15, 2021

And just like many of us, Angie’s most important tool is her seam ripper! “I seem to need to use the seam ripper a lot so having a good seam ripper is also very important and makes the unpleasant task of fixing mistakes bearable.”

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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

BySandi April 24, 2020April 24, 2020

Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Since most of us can’t be with our mothers this year, I hope this list of Mother’s Day gift ideas will help you find something she will love and will say “I’m thinking of you today and always!”

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5 Best Sewing Books For New Sewists
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5 Best Sewing Books For New Sewists

BySandi April 18, 2020February 11, 2023

Learning to sew is hard! You need to figure out what to make, what to use for fabric, and how to make it. That doesn’t even include how to use your machine!

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Sewing Christmas Wish List
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Sewing Christmas Wish List

BySandi December 3, 2019December 31, 2021

Fabric, patterns, notions, oh my! There are so may options to consider when purchasing that perfect gift for the beginning sewist or advanced seamstress.

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