Category: Helpful Sewing Tips

Sewing techniques and products I’ve found helpful. I hope these tips will save you time and frustration along the way. If you have a sewing tip or product review go to the “Submit Sewing Tip Page.”

Autumn or Fall Mug Rug Pattern – Tutorial With Free Templates


So Sew Easy Shares an Autumn table set complete with leaves and a pumpkin. This is so adorable and perfect for Fall! Deby says “After I’ve sometimes spent a week designing and working on a new clothing pattern, I love a simple project like this that I can complete in an afternoon. A nice quick…

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The Latest Thread! ~Quilt Making ~Headbands & A Special Gift


Welcome to the latest thread! We’ve been creating quilt designs,headbands to support this months Spina Bifida Campaign, and a special handbag gift. First let’s hear from Lisa and her quilting adventures and then we will take a look at our other adventures to prepare for the holiday season! Hello Everyone, We thought I should share…

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Sewing Tip – 6 Steps to Sew Minky Fabric Like a Pro!


We all love the feel of fabric because it’s so silky soft and cozy! Sewing with the Minky fabric for some of my friends has been more of a horror story instead of the warm and fuzzy feeling you get from the Minky fabric. Have you heard some Minky horror stories too? Well, I figured…

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Sewing Tip ~ Recycling Old Placemats.


Myra at So Sew Easy shares tips on how to Recycle Old Placemats ~ Doing Your Part To Reduce Waste! I know the holidays are quickly approaching and this would be a great idea to decorate your tables using your favorite fabric designs. I think making a super easy slip cover for your old vinyl…

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Sewing Tip ~ Sewing Soft Toys for Kids and Relatives.


Myra at So Sew Easy shares tips on how to select the fabric, what stitches to use and stuffing. Who can resist an adorable bear?     Pin this for later! Do you have a helpful sewing tip that saved you time, money & frustration? Share your tip or product review for a featured spot!…

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Sewing Tip – How To Make An Adjustable Strap For Any Bag.


Myra at So Sew Easy shares a tutorial “How to Make adjustable straps for your bags.” I love adding hardware to any bag.    Pin this for later! Myra says ” This adjustable strap consists of two straps –one longer and one shorter– joined together by a buckle with lobster claws at both ends. The…

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6 Step Pillow Lounge Tutorial


You can make this “Pillow Lounge Cover” in 6 easy steps!  My grandchildren needed seating and I took on the challenge to find a chair or something that I could make that they would get good use of for several years to come.  I initially found the Pillow Lounge on Wayfair and Amazon and thought…

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Sewing Tip – 8 Household Items You Can Use to Clean Your Iron!


Myra at So Sew Easy shares her Top Secret: Tips on Cleaning Your Iron!  Pin this for later! Do you have a helpful sewing tip that saved you time, money & frustration? Share your tip or product review for a featured spot! All entries will link to the author’s blog. Click here for more info……

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Sewing Tip – T-Shirt Dress Tutorial and Free Pattern


Myra at So Sew Easy shares a free adorable t-shirt dress pattern and tutorial. How will you recreate this fabulous look? You may want to save this for later! Myra says ” The t-shirt dress pattern is a part of my attempt to make a summer wardrobe that is both easy to make and easy…

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Brother PE800 Embroidery Machine Review


Is the Brother PE800 embroidery machine worth buying? Is the cost of the grand slam package worth the added cost? What are you looking to create? I contemplated buying the Brother PE770 embroidery machine for several years. After a lot of comparison research on Amazon, I found the Brother PE800 upgraded features to be the…

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