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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…