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What to look for when buying fabric second hand
Frugal Tips Sewing Journal Sustainable practice

What to look for when buying fabric second hand

Second hand fabric is mostly unused fabric, but it probably sat in someone’s stash for a long time, so there...
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The ultimate guide to finding cheap sewing supplies (not only in Sydney) UPDATED
Frugal Tips Sewing Journal Sustainable practice

The ultimate guide to finding cheap sewing supplies (not only in Sydney) UPDATED

Sustainable Shopping for a sewist Sewing doesn't need to be an expensive hobby. I’ve listed a few specific places in...
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How To: Prewash the fabric
How To Sewing Journal

How To: Prewash the fabric

Prewashing is one of the sewing preparations steps before we get to the sewing itself. To prewash means that you...
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Is sewing safe? Safety rules you need to know + tips for sewing with kids
Sewing Journal

Is sewing safe? Safety rules you need to know + tips for sewing with kids

Every sewing course should begin with safety rules where it’s explained how to work with tools and machines in the...
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The best tips for sewing with rayon
How To Sewing Journal

The best tips for sewing with rayon

You can sew anything if you prepare your fabric, adapt the machine needle, choose the right presser foot and machine...
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How To: match seams perfectly at the first attempt
How To Sewing Journal

How To: match seams perfectly at the first attempt

Match seams at the first attempt every time with these easy steps. Press the seams, pin through the seam stitching...
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How To: sew a French seam in 5 easy steps!
How To Sewing Journal

How To: sew a French seam in 5 easy steps!

You can sew a french seam in 5 easy steps and have a nice neat finish not only on your...
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How to make sewing more frugal & sustainable? 11 Tips
Frugal Tips Sewing Journal Sustainable practice

How to make sewing more frugal & sustainable? 11 Tips

Sewing can be cheap and without concern for our planet. Shop your closet first, plan your project based on what...
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Thinking about learning to sew? 12 hidden benefits of sewing
Sewing Journal

Thinking about learning to sew? 12 hidden benefits of sewing

There are so many benefits of learning this timeless life skill. Sewing is a blend of reading, math, creative thinking,...
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How to keep fabric scraps organised + scrap busting ideas
Sewing Journal

How to keep fabric scraps organised + scrap busting ideas

If you are quilting, sewing garments, home decor or do bag making you’re going to have remnants from your projects....
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