Sewing Supplies Blog / DIY Tutorials

As you learn to sew, it’s important to master the basics first, such as correctly measuring fabrics, marking them in the right places, and stitching straight, clean seams with your sewing machine. Once you have mastered the fundamentals, however, you can spice up your projects by learning how to add embellishments.

If you’re an avid sewist, you’ve probably dabbled in creating custom garments using a sewing pattern you found online or in a book. Ready to elevate your sewing skills and bring your crafting abilities to the next level? Here’s how you can master the art of making sewing patterns by hand with pattern-making tools.

Transforming old clothes into new styles is a budget-friendly, environmentally healthy way to breathe new life into your closet. With upcycling, you can give your outfits a personal touch and enjoy brand-new looks — without setting foot inside a clothing store.

Finding the perfect gift can be difficult — unless you’re shopping for a sewing enthusiast! Your crafty friends and family are always in need of more supplies and tools to create their projects. Take a look at this holiday gift list to find the right present for the sewing enthusiast in your life.

Part of becoming an intermediate or advanced sewing professional is learning how to use elastics in your projects. Elastics allow you to create items that can move and stretch in various ways.

A cozy beanie is a great fashion statement, but if you live in a place where the winters get particularly cold or even see snow, it can become a necessity. Luckily, this DIY fleece-lined beanie cap craft will make it easy to create your own beanie for optimal comfort and style!

With the weather taking a dip in temperature, there’s nothing better than a pair of cozy socks to keep you warm throughout the day. Customize your wardrobe and get creative with these DIY cozy socks!

There’s nothing quite as frustrating as a broken umbrella on a rainy day, especially if you’re headed to work or school. Additionally, many people use their umbrellas for protection on particularly sunny days as well, and a broken umbrella can mean excessive sun exposure.

Lanyards are used for a variety of purposes, especially in educational and professional settings. If you have to wear a lanyard every day to work or school, why not customize it a bit by creating your own DIY version?

Want to get creative by making your own rainwear this season? Though creating a raincoat with your sewing machine may not be the best project for a complete beginner, it’s perfectly possible with the right materials along with these helpful tips.

Instead of pulling out the same blankets you used last year, why not shake things up a bit by making your own to add to your collection?

Winter is on its way, and before you know it, you’ll be pulling out your thick coats to stay warm as you go about your day-to-day life. But what if you don’t have the right type of coat needed to keep you comfortable in cold or wet weather?

If you’re a beginning sewer with a drive to make something fantastic (yet easy) for Halloween with your sewing machine, we have some great insight and suggestions for you.

You may have heard that one of the best ways to shorten jeans is to hem them while keeping the original hem intact. Doing so keeps the original contrast stitching and the original look of the denim.