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Free-Form Cutting: Patchwork Tutorial for Improv Quilting
by Birgit Kühr
Free cutting is a special patchwork technique that allows you to cut fabric freehand. In this guide, you will also receive tips and information for foolproof improv quilting.
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Reinforcing fabrics: How to use interfacing correctly
by Sabine Schmidt
Reinforcing fabrics is useful to emphasize or support the properties of the material. Find out with us which interfacing is suitable for which fabric – and what you need to consider…
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Sewing in sleeves: The 10 most common mistakes & how to avoid them
by Sabine Schmidt
Sewing in sleeves is part of every handmade top. But what do you need to watch out for when setting in sleeves? We provide you with tips, tricks, and guidance. The most important points at a glance In…
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Bernina 770: Unboxing, review, info, and my experiences
by Sabine Schmidt
Bernina 770 QE Plus review and unboxing: In this post, I will share my experiences with the Bernina 770. Including many tips and information. The most important points at a glance In this…
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Sew a reversible bag with the free BLUMENKNALL pattern
by Sabine Schmidt
Sewing a reversible bag is an ideal project for beginners. With our instructions, the pattern, and plenty of tips, your chic fabric bag with box pleats is guaranteed to be a success! The most important thing…
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Sew a skirt from old jeans – upcycling made quick & easy!
by Sabine Schmidt
Sewing a skirt from old jeans: You can easily sew a denim skirt from a discarded pair of pants. In this guide, I will show you how it works. The most important things at a glance: It is…
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Sewing your own clothes: 10+ tips for stunning results
by Sabine Schmidt
Sewing your own clothes is very trendy. Here are my tips for pattern adjustment and preparation for sewing. The most important things at a glance: sewing your own clothes is fun and sustainable…
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Patchwork Accessories: Tips, Tricks & Usage
by Birgit Kühr
Get to know patchwork accessories and learn what each patchwork tool is designed for. In this blog post, we’ll help you get up to speed with our expert knowledge. The most important points at a glance In…
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Convert inches to cm: centimeters, meters, yards, inches with conversion table
by Sabine Schmidt
Convert inches to cm – or centimeters to inches: It’s really useful! Discover now how you can convert yards, meters, inches, and centimeters. The most important information at a glance in this post…
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Sewing with children: "Getting creative with a feel for the rhythm!"
by Sabine Schmidt
Sewing with children is fun and very rewarding, because the little ones learn much more than just how to be creative with fabric and thread. You will find the most important points at a glance in this post,…
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Washing fabric before sewing: yes, no, maybe?
by Sabine Schmidt
Should you wash fabric before sewing – yes or no? In this post, we reveal the secrets to preparing fabric before you sew. What we all want: for our handmade…
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Fabric Shears Test: The best scissors in all price ranges & what to look for when buying
by Sabine Schmidt
Fabric Scissors Test: The right scissors for your sewing project! I am testing various fabric scissors, comparing the results, and providing tips for buying scissors. The most important points at a glance In this…
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