by Rebecca Angela | 17 Aug, 2020 | Sewing
I want to give you a list of great kids sewing sites because great resources for kids who want to sew are a little hard to find. I believe sewing is such an important skill, even if it is just to repair your own clothes to extend the life of them and reduce their...
by Rebecca Angela | 13 Aug, 2020 | Sewing
When my kids were younger, I had to look hard to find things to sew with boys. I try very hard not to be gender-biased. I don’t believe that gender is binary – so take the title of this post with a grain of salt. What I have noticed, however, is that so...
by Rebecca Angela | 11 Aug, 2020 | Printing
Screen-printing Stencils If you have ever created your own screen-print, chances are you used a paper stencil which you cut out by hand. It is a common technique and, though simple, I am gobsmacked by the detail some patient people create this way! This was the way I...
by Rebecca Angela | 9 Aug, 2020 | Sewing, Tutorial
Sewing Ergonomics Perhaps not the most exciting of topics but it is, none-the-less, very important for avoiding strain, pain and injury when you sew. What’s more, if you are in pain or even just uncomfortable when you sew, you will not be having a good time. I want...
by Rebecca Angela | 7 Aug, 2020 | Sewing, Tutorial
I’ve talked about how to deal with frustration in Finding your Sewing Zen. Today I give you my top five hot tips for avoiding the frustration in the first place! I’m going to take it for granted that you have your basic sewing kit assembled and you are working...
