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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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…
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All About Quilting, Early Quilts and Fabric, Early Sewing History, History of Quilting, History of SewingThe Early History of Cotton Manufacturing
Raise your hand if you love cotton fabric! Yep. All quilters love cotton! Have you ever thought about the history of cotton in quilting? …
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All About Quilting, All About Sewing, Organizational Tips and Tricks, Organizational Tips for Your Sewing Room, Quilt Fabric, Quilting Tips and Tricks, Scrap Fabric and What to Do With It, Sewing Tips and TricksOrganizing Those Scraps!
Are your scraps taking over your sewing room? Are they multiplying like rabbits every time you look away? Scraps, scraps, everywhere a scrap. Blockin’…
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All About Quilting, All About Sewing, Pressing Tips, Pressing Tips and Tricks, Quilting Tips and Tricks, Sewing Tips and TricksFinding the Pressing Method that Works for You
What is the proper way to press your seams? First of all, must we do everything properly? Heck no! Find what works for you. …
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All About Sewing, Machine Sewing Techniques, Sergers, Sewing Techniques, Sewing Tips and Tricks, Sewing Tips and Tricks, Tools for SewingWhat is a Serger and Do I Need One?
So, you’ve entered the world of sewing and keep hearing about sergers? What are they and do you even need one? Sergers make an…