The story of us: continuity and progress
The moving story of how a sewing machine was passed through generations fro the last 150 years.
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
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Best Beginner Embroidery Machine – a practical guide
Is there such a thing as a “best beginner embroidery machine”? Probably not. All embroidery machines do pretty much the same thing: they make embroidery. And while they work, they are certainly good, better than no machine at all. But the purpose of this article is less to establish a hierarchy for such machines, and…
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19 DIY Drawstring Backpack Patterns You Can Make
A DIY drawstring backpack is a simple sewing project that’s ideal for beginners. It’s quick and easy to make and creates a cute pack that’s versatile and perfect for anyone as a grab-and-go bag. Check out this collection of 19 different drawstring backpack patterns and styles to find the right one for you. Let’s talk…
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Bargello Quilt Tutorial { Quilted Christmas Table Runner }
Bargello quilts seem more art than sewing, and I was always fascinated with them. And I also was wondering: “Bargello quilting – how difficult is it”? Well, now I have the answer because I made a quilted Christmas table runner in this technique. It is not difficult, but it does require work. You may want…
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Sewing hacks: how to sew mitered corners
In this video sewing tutorial, I will show you how to sew mitered corners. If you are looking for easy quilt binding corners check out my ideas on how to sew a mitered corner binding and mitered quilt borders.
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How to buy a sewing machine for beginners on Amazon
Looking to buy an entry-level sewing machine? This guide is a comparison of best-selling sewing machines for beginners on Amazon in 2017. Buying a sewing machine on Amazon is always difficult and there is always a chance that once you buy an item you will simply not like it, or will not be able to adapt to its peculiarities. Amazon is of course unbeatable, both in selection and price. But the same selection poses a huge problem: what to buy, and how to decipher the ratings? I will try to explain how I am doing it.
