What is Basting in Sewing?
In sewing, basting is a type of loose, temporary stitching that will hold the layers together before, or during the making of a permanent stitch. Typically, it’s used in garment…
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How to Organize a Craft Room? Basement Makeover
Organizing a craft room can be a daunting task, but with a little planning and forethought, it can be easily accomplished. There are a few key factors to keep in…
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Why Your Sewing Machine keeps Jamming & How to Fix it
A sewing machine jam is when the machine gets locked up and cannot sew properly. This can be caused by several things, such as a thread getting tangled, the fabric…
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Best Sewing Machines Guide for 2023
Sewing machines come in all shapes and sizes, and many different types are available on the market. It is, therefore, quite challenging to point to the best machine overall. It…
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Best Sewing Machine for a 10 Year Old Child
A few things to consider when purchasing a sewing machine for kids. The child’s skill level, interest in sewing, and the type of machine that would best suit their needs…
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Panasonic Cordless Iron Review
A couple of months ago I was ironing some pieces for a quilt. The best place for me to set up our iron has the plug on my left and…
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Best Small, Portable and Mini Sewing Machine in 2023
The average dimensions of a sewing machine are about 12″ by 6″ by 10″ and 15 to 30 lbs. However, there is a wide range of sizes available on the…
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Best Electric Fabric Cutter in 2023
For electric fabric cutters, you have two options: electric rotary cutters and electric scissors. An electric rotary fabric cutter is a handheld tool that can quickly and easily cut through…
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How to make a Picnic Blanket? Step by Step Tutorial
With Spring just around the corner I’m getting ready to enjoy family picnics and being outside again (finally!). I wanted to make a picnic blanket that was waterproof on one…
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Paper Pieced Quilt Patterns Free PDF & Tutorial
Welcome to visitors from the 12 Days of Christmas Sampler Quilt Along. For those of you who don’t know, Craft Buds is one of 12 stops on a fun…
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