Category: All About Sewing
Learn all about sewing in Sewing 101! This is a library of sewing resources where you can “check out” all of our sewing articles and learn something new. We cover everything, including Sewing Techniques, Tools for Sewing, Fabric Choices for Sewing Projects, Sewing Tips & Tricks, and even the History of Sewing. Don’t know much about garment sewing? You can learn all about it here! Aren’t sure whether or not to prewash your fabric? You’ll find that too! Need more info on sergers? It’s all here! Are you a new sewist and aren’t even sure where to start? This is the place for you! Are you an experienced sewist but obsessed with learning everything there is to know about sewing? This is the place for you too! No matter your skill level, you are sure to learn something new with Sewing 101, right here on Nancy’s Notions.
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Flowers Made From Fabric? Yes, Please!
Roses are red, violets are blue, and fabric flowers are cute too! Actually, they are so stinkin’ adorable that you are going to fall…
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What is a Pattern Weight?
Hey, new sewists! (And all of you experienced sewists, too!) Do you know what is super helpful when you’re sewing garments and projects with…
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Understanding the Color Wheel
The Color Wheel can be an important tool for every sewist. It’s not hard to use and by using it, you can really make…
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How to Make a Great Pair of Pants
Don’t be intimidated when it comes to making pants! Joi Mahon will walk you through the whole process and you will walk away in…
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All About Sewing, Fabric Choices for Sewing Projects, Lightweight Fabric, Quilt Fabric, Types of FabricWhat is Lawn?
Anne of Green Gables once dreamed of a dress made of Lawn and maybe you do, as well. Lawn is a lightweight cotton that…
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All About Sewing, Other Sewing Techniques, Sewing Tips and Tricks, Sewing Tips and Tricks, Wardrobe BuilderZippers 101 with Joi Mahon
Zippers can be intimidating but they don’t have to be. The more zippers that you sew, the more relaxed about it you will be.…