
What Are the Best Starches for Pressing Fabric?
Starch. Some sewists swear by it, others skip it entirely. But there’s no denying that

Welcome to the library of Sewing Tips and Tricks! Who doesn’t love a good shortcut, right? We have Pressing Tips, Sewing Tips, Organizational Tips, and Time Savers. Should you press your seams to the side or press open? What is the best way to cut out a pattern? Find the answers to these questions and many more right here on Nancy’s Notions. Whether you’ve been sewing for five minutes, five years, or fifty years, you are sure to find some good sound sewing advice here.

Starch. Some sewists swear by it, others skip it entirely. But there’s no denying that

Are your scraps taking over your sewing room? Are they multiplying like rabbits every time

Sewing machines are invaluable tools and allow us to bring our creative visions to life

There’s something undeniably cool about denim – classic blue jeans, structured jackets, or even a

Stitch length can sometimes be a little bit confusing, but it doesn’t have to be.

Are you super intimidated by sewing shirts because you’re scared of screwing up the armholes??
For many years, Nancy’s Notions was the place was the place to find education and inspiration. We are happy to announce that it is still exactly that! Stop by Nancy’s Notions to find more information on all things sewing and quilting. Our Library of Sewing Information is sure to have exactly what you are looking for!
Nancy Zieman is an unforgettable woman and visionary who made an indelible mark on the sewing and quilting world. Though she passed away in 2017, her legacy will abide in the millions that she taught and touched. Nancy was born and raised on a dairy farm in Wisconsin to parents Ralph and Barbara Luedtke, and later graduated with a double major in home economics and journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. She married Richard Zieman in 1977. Many of the jobs early in Nancy’s career centered around her love of sewing, including working for a sewing store in Chicago and freelancing as a sewing instructor in Minnesota.
For many years, Nancy’s Notions was the place was the place to find education and inspiration. We are happy to announce that it is still exactly that! Stop by Nancy’s Notions to find more information on all things sewing and quilting. Our Library of Sewing Information is sure to have exactly what you are looking for!
For many years, Nancy’s Notions was the place was the place to find education and inspiration. We are happy to announce that it is still exactly that! Stop by Nancy’s Notions to find more information on all things sewing and quilting. Our Library of Sewing Information is sure to have exactly what you are looking for!