Is the Janome Coverpro 2000 CPX coverstitch machine a worthwhile investment or is it actually a bad machine? In this extensive review, I tackle the good and bad with this polarising coverstitch machine and also give lots of troubleshooting tips.…
Is the Janome Coverpro 2000 CPX coverstitch machine a worthwhile investment or is it actually a bad machine? In this extensive review, I tackle the good and bad with this polarising coverstitch machine and also give lots of troubleshooting tips.…
I’m pretty restrictive when it comes to buying new sewing tools. I know that many can speed things up, improve the end result and just make our sewing life easier. But on the other hand, they can quickly add up,…
Sewing our own clothes are super fun and rewarding, but it’s not always easy. I think many of us started out with a pretty high rate of unwearables when we first began making our own clothes. I think mine was…
So what is it really like to make a tailored jacket when one does have minimal experience in the area? Well, in today’s video I share all the nitty gritty behind-the-scenes stuff, including the emotional roller-coaster I was on at…
Curious about how most beanies that you find in stores are made? (Hint: they are not hand knitted) Then check out this video, where I show how to sew a beanie using regular knit fabric. Because when you look inside most…
Are you using a tailor’s awl for sewing? I think it’s an excellent (and budget-friendly) tool that is perfect for marking everything from buttonholes to pleats and darts. And if we can get over the fear of punching holes in the…
Since this is the last video of 2017 I figured I should do a year in review and pick my top five makes of 2017. It was actually kinda hard since overall I have been very happy with the things I…
Sewing, so many things to learn and so many mistakes that can happen along the way! In this video, I share five beginner mistakes that I did when I first started sewing. Most of them were a result of me…
Looking for great sewing tools that won’t break the bank? Then this list will be very useful. I’ve listed over 10 budget friendly sewing tools that do a great job. Everything from the best tracing pens to some interesting options…
In December my first sewing book will be published (unless something unforeseen happens). Yay for that! But there are still several things remaining before I can press publish, such as deciding on the book cover. So I figured I should…
Today’s video is kinda like a best-of video where I share my top 10 tips for sewing with knits. It’s mostly geared towards beginners, but as I say in the video, it’s sometimes easy to forget the basics when we…
If you don’t secure the thread ends when sewing on a coverstitch machine, they will unravel faster than you can say “now where did I put my scissors?” This phenomenon is one of the reasons sewing on a coverstitch machine is…