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Olga Balasa (Ageberry)

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

Twin needle sewing machine – everything you need to know about sewing with a twin needle

In this sewing tutorial I want to show you how to use a twin needle – a very simple tool that expands the capabilities of even the most ordinary sewing machine.
The twin needle is made of the two needles that are attached to a single crossbar.
It produces two rows of stitching on the topside and a zigzag stitch (well, kind of) on the back. It’s often used for hemming garments made from knit fabric – the stitch looks similar to the hem stitch on a T-shirt.

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How to sew a non-slip foot pedal pad for a sewing machine

In this tutorial I will show you how to make a non-slip foot pedal pad.

Did you have problems with your foot pedal dancing around under your sewing machine table while you are sewing? I bet you did.
I love to sew but I don’t enjoy hunting for my foot pedal every time I am ready to start a seam. There is a solution to this problem – make a non-slip foot pedal pad.

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Great Benefits of Silk Fabric

When we hear the word “silk” we usually imagine soft luxurious fabric with nice sheen. But there are many different types of silk fabric: very fine, almost weightless and heavyweight, woven and knitted, glossy and matte, stiff and flowing, well draping, translucent and opaque, structured and flat, etc.
Is 100% silk fabric really awesome? To quote Oscar de la Renta, “Silk does for the body what diamonds do for the hand.”

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No-Sew Fabric Christmas Ornament to Easily Personalize Your Tree

Would you like to have a very crafty Christmas? This ornament will add an unusual touch to your Christmas tree. You can make it together with kids and you’ll probably hang this ornament on your tree year after year. This no-sew ornament is crafted from soft spandex fabric with metallic accents. Deep red and shimmering in the light, this ornament is a real show-stopper. In bright red with some sparkle details, it’s the perfect way to make your Christmas tree shine.

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Tulle Christmas Tree

We all strive to decorate our homes for Christmas as beautifully as possible and put up a Christmas tree with various types of garlands and ornaments, right? If you are a creative person and like DIY projects try to make Christmas decorations from fabric – it’s easy to create exclusive décor for the holidays.
In this tutorial I will show you how to make a Christmas tree from tulle – this is an easy project even for beginners. And you can make the tree together with your kids.

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