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, Caring for Your Fabric, Fabric Choices for Sewing Projects, Heavyweight Fabric, Medium Weight Fabric, Quilt Fabric, Types of FabricSpoiler Alert: Flannel Shrinks
Sewing with flannel should not be intimidating. I know you’re asking yourself “Will flannel shrink?” and “Do I have to prewash flannel fabric?” I…
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All About Quilting, All About Sewing, Pressing Tips, Pressing Tips and Tricks, Quilting Tips and Tricks, Sewing Tips and TricksAny Press is Good Press
Starch. Love it or hate it? It can be an invaluable tool in the quilting world. What is your favorite kind? Best Press and…
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What is a Rotary Cutter? Do I Need One for Sewing?
Hey there, new sewist. How are ya? So, you’re asking yourself “What is a Rotary Cutter?” And you’re probably also asking yourself “Why the…
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20th Century Era Sewing History, All About Quilting, All About Sewing, Civil War Era Sewing History, Civil War Quilts and Fabric, Early Quilts and Fabric, Early Sewing History, History of Quilting, History of Sewing, Quilts and Fabrics from the 20th CenturySo, Who Invented the Sewing Machine Anyway?
Have you ever thought about who invented the sewing machine? Maybe you think it was Singer? Maybe it was Howe? Did you know there…
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20th Century Era Sewing History, All About Quilting, All About Sewing, History of Quilting, History of Sewing, Quilts and Fabrics from the 20th CenturyFeed Sack Fabric
We have all seen the 1930s reproduction fabric in the quilt shops but did you know the history behind these fabrics? Prior to 1840,…