Category: Sewing Tips and Tricks
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.
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Notion of the Week – Basting Tape!
Sewing is a craft that requires precision and patience, and one of the most essential tools for achieving accurate results is basting tape. Basting…
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Hemming Formal Dresses Doesn’t Have to be Hard!
When it comes to bridal gowns or formal dresses, it is not uncommon for them to need altered – especially the hemline. As we…
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Stitch Length Doesn’t Have to be Confusing!
Stitch length can sometimes be a little bit confusing. When it comes to sewing garments, one of the most important factors to consider is…
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All About Quilting, All About Sewing, Other Tools Used in Sewing, Pressing Tips, Pressing Tips and Tricks, Quilting Tips and Tricks, Sewing Tips and Tricks, Tools for SewingChoosing a Great Iron
Choosing the Right Iron for Sewing and Quilting Sewing and quilting projects require a lot of pressing, so having the right iron is very…
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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.…
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Learn to Custom Fit a Bodice
Join Joi Mahon for Custom Bodice Fitting 101 right here on Nancy’s Notions. Joi will show you everything you need to know to custom…