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How to Choose the Right Sewing Machine Needle Péťa  ·  1.5.2020  ·  2 minutes of reading

If you sew, then you know for sure that there are many types of sewing machine needles. Today, I will tell you which ones to choose and how to use them correctly. …

Size charts & how to work with them (women’s, children’s and men’s clothing) Péťa  ·  30.4.2020  ·  5 minutes of reading

The size charts are just charts showing average values that correspond to sizes of ready-made clothes. Please do not be fooled by the fact that you are used to…

How to adjust your pattern for a perfect fit (VIDEO TUTORIALS) Péťa  ·  30.3.2020  ·  4 minutes of reading

For today, I have prepared this article with two video tutorials and a ton of tips related to pattern adjustments. This article will help you learn how to adjust…

How and why to make a muslin (+ VIDEO) Péťa  ·  30.3.2020  ·  15 minutes of reading

How to make a muslin If you follow me on social media (Instagram or Facebook), then you may know that I have spent last week writing today's article about trial/test…

How to test the elasticity of your material Péťa  ·  30.3.2020  ·  7 minutes of reading

In this article, I would like to show you a simple test to help you determine whether your material is suitable for a given pattern. We will take a look at how to…

How to download, open, print & assemble your pattern Péťa  ·  4.3.2020  ·  6 minutes of reading

Today's article discusses practical issues regarding downloading, opening and printing patterns. I get a lot of questions about this, so I thought it would be better to…

How to store fabrics Péťa  ·  4.3.2020  ·  7 minutes of reading

Today I have a shorter inspirational article for you. For a few years, I didn't really know how to store the fabrics, where to store them, how to organize them, and so…

What is a clothing pattern (how to choose a correct size and why you may need to make some adjustments) Péťa  ·  4.3.2020  ·  11 minutes of reading

In today's article, I would like to tell you what a pattern really is. Let's take a look at ready-made sizes, use of size charts, and why you may not be able to make…

5 Tips How to Choose a Sewing Machine Péťa  ·  9.10.2018  ·  14 minutes of reading

For some time now, together with the boom of home sewing, there has been an increasing number of questions concerning the manner of choosing a sewing machine. There has…

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