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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All About Quilting, All About Sewing, Quilting Tips and Tricks, Sewing Needles, Sewing Tips and Tricks, Time Savers, Time Savers, Tools for SewingMind Your Own Needle!
Check out this handy timesaver! Needle Minders are the perfect way to keep track of your needle when you’re stitching. Have you ever walked…
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All About Sewing, Hand Sewing Techniques, Sewing Techniques, Sewing Tips and Tricks, Sewing Tips and TricksThe Whip Stitch and the Fell Stitch
If you’re new to sewing, you have probably already heard someone say “Oh, you can just whip stitch that!” or something similar. Whip stitches…
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Garment Patterns for Beginners
Are you intimidated by sewing patterns? Do all of those lines and symbols confuse you? Maybe you’re just not sure where to start? Let’s…
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All About Quilting, All About Sewing, Fabric Choices for Sewing Projects, Medium Weight Fabric, Quilt Fabric, Types of FabricWhat is Batik Fabric?
What is batik (pronounced ba-TEAK) fabric? Batik fabric is unique, hand-dyed, beautiful, exotic, and slightly addictive once you start buying it. Technically speaking, it…
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Understanding Sewing Machine Needles Is Easy!
Sewing machine needles can be confusing. There are a lot of numbers on the packages. What in the world do they all mean? And…
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20th Century Era Sewing History, All About Quilting, History of Quilting, History of Sewing, Quilts and Fabrics from the 20th CenturyThose Gorgeous 1930’s Reproduction Fabrics
Is there anything prettier than a row of fabric bolts full of 1930s reproduction fabrics? Many of you would agree that they are gorgeous…