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Sewing Needles: Everything You Need to Know

February 28, 2022November 17, 2019 by Danielle Pientka
Sewing Needle 101: Photo includes various types of sewing machine needles from the Dritz and Schmetz brands.

Everything you need to know about sewing needles for hand sewing and for your machine. Learn about how to choose their right needle for your project.

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Prewashing Fabric: How to Prepare Material for Sewing

January 4, 2022November 14, 2019 by Danielle Pientka
Tips for prewashing fabric: ends of bolts of fabric.

Everything you need to know about prewashing fabric. This is an important step to take before you sew to prepare your material.

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Understanding Sewing Machine Tension

November 19, 2021November 5, 2019 by Danielle Pientka
Tension dial for the upper thread of a sewing machine (Husqvarna machine): Labeled with label maker

Learn about sewing machine tension, how it impacts your sewing, and how to fix problems with tension.

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Using a Rotary Cutter for Sewing

June 5, 2025October 31, 2019 by Danielle Pientka
Photo of an orange rotary cutter next to thread and fabric.

How to use a rotary cutter for sewing and where to buy one. These are my “must-have” item for my craft room!

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DIY Door Snake

October 19, 2019 by Danielle Pientka

These DIY door snakes help cut down on drafts coming through your doors. Make your own, starting with making a custom door snake pattern for your door.

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