Author: Olga Balasa

Hi, I am Olga. I'm passionate about sewing, quilting, and embroidery, and I want to share my knowledge and enthusiasm with others who are interested in learning how to sew. Thank you for making me part of your day - I'm so very excited to have friends like you by my side. Feel free to comment or reach out with any questions - my email is [email protected] If you want more information about me or my site please visit my About page

Sewing equipment

Walking Foot Attachment For A Sewing Machine: What It Is And Why To Use It
ByOlga Balasa December 3, 2021May 11, 2023

A walking foot attachment is one of the essential presser feet that sewists use on their sewing machines. It’s great for quilting, heavyweight materials, leather and vinyl, knit fabrics, and when you need to sew many layers together. If you want to get more done with your machine, then this is definitely something worth investing in. You’ll never have to worry about your material shifting out of place again when using this walking foot attachment on your machine.

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EMBROIDERY AND QUILTING TUTORIALS

Quilted Pillow Tutorial: How To Make A Quilted Pillow Sham
ByOlga Balasa November 26, 2021January 27, 2024

Making a quilted pillow sham is not an easy task. It can be time consuming and challenging to get the desired results. I’ll show you how to make this beautiful quilted pillow sham using an AccuQuilt Go fabric cutter, which will save you so much time! The AccuQuilt Go makes cutting out your pattern pieces simple and fast. I’ve created a video tutorial that shows you exactly how to use the AccuQuilt Go fabric cutter, step-by-step from start to finish.

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Sewing projects

In The Hoop Christmas Ornaments: A Snowman
ByOlga Balasa November 19, 2021May 11, 2023

Do you have an embroidery machine? These In the Hoop Christmas ornaments are perfect for those of you with a 5″ x 7″ hoop. In the hoop designs are a great way to get more use out of your embroidery machine. They’re great for beginners and advanced users alike! These stuffed Christmas ornaments are easy to stitch, even if you don’t have much experience with embroidery. You can make them very fast. You can fill them with treats like chocolate kisses or peppermint patties during the holiday season. There are many possibilities when it comes to what you can do with these cute designs.

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Sewing tips and techniques

Buttonhole Presser Foot 101: What It Is And How To Use A Buttonhole Foot To Create Nice Buttonholes
ByOlga Balasa November 12, 2021July 9, 2023

Do you want to learn how to use a buttonhole foot? Buttonholes are an essential part of sewing. They can be used for decorative purposes or functional ones, such as closures on clothing. But when it comes time to actually sew them, they can seem like a daunting task. Luckily, with the right tools and knowledge, making beautiful buttonholes is easy! This guide will teach you everything you need to know about using your machine’s built-in buttonhole presser foot so that you can create perfect buttonholes every time.

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Sewing tips and techniques

Knit Fabric Types By Feature
ByOlga Balasa November 5, 2021May 11, 2023

There are many different types of knits, each has its own unique properties that you may want or need in your project. For example, if you’re looking for something super stretchy to make athletic wear out of, then performance knits might be perfect for you. If you’re looking to sew some cozy winter hoodies, then maybe anti pill fleece is more up your speed.
You can find knit fabrics with all kinds of different features – from thin jersey to thick fleece – so there is always one that fits your needs perfectly.

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Sewing tips and techniques

All About Modern Types Of Knit Fabric
ByOlga Balasa October 29, 2021December 22, 2024

Knit fabrics are one of the most versatile fabric categories, and they come in all sorts of textures, weights, prints, and patterns.. Each type has its own benefits and uses. Fabric manufacturing tends to shift and change over time to offer different products. These days, in addition to jersey knits, rib knits, and the like, we have a wonderful selection of new and fun knits that can make your projects even more fun and rewarding.

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