by Olga Balasa | Aug 4, 2018 | Learn to sew
I didn’t think about making this tutorial about threading a needle before because it’s kind of routine for me – I do it every day and don’t even think about it, it seems so simple. I can compare it with brushing teeth – we know it’s important but we don’t publish tutorials telling people how to do it because we consider everybody already knows it, right?
So I was really surprised to see that this phrase “How to thread a needle” gets 6600 searches per month in Google! It means that people simply find it tricky and need tips to avoid frustration or improve their sewing experience.
Here we go – learn easy ways to thread a needle on a sewing machine and a serger.
by Olga Balasa | Jul 20, 2018 | Learn to sew
In this tutorial, I will show you some tricks on how to thread a needle for hand sewing and embroidery and how to tie a knot.
It will be useful not only for people who are just learning to sew and don’t yet know how to thread a needle but also for people who are experienced in sewing and learned to thread a needle 30 years ago.
It seems so easy to thread a needle. You just push the thread right through the needle’s eye and that’s it. Yet you have to do it so often and it is so frustrating at times that many people, not only me, have come up with tricks, tools, and tips that help in the process.
by Olga Balasa | Jul 4, 2018 | Learn to sew
“You may turn into an archangel, a fool, or a criminal—no one will see it. But when a button is missing—everyone sees that.” Quote from Erich Maria Remarque. Actually, sewing on a button is one of the simplest sewing techniques. Everybody can learn it. And not necessary only women, men can sew on a lost button also. It is really easy but there are some small tricks you should know so that your button stays strong and looks nice.
by Olga Balasa | Jul 11, 2017 | Learn to sew
In this tutorial, I will show you how to start working with a sewing machine.
When I got my first computerized sewing machine, I was very excited and enthusiastic for a few minutes until I realized that I have no idea how to use it. So many controls and buttons! I certainly couldn’t operate it without learning first. So, I started to study the manual. I noticed pretty soon that it is not as complicated to learn as it might seem.
Machines make sewing fast and easy but learning to use them will take some time.
by Olga Balasa | Jul 7, 2017 | Learn to sew
Sewing Basics # 2: Learn How to Sew by Hand A starting point in learning how to sew is mastering some basic hand sewing stitches. Sewing machines don’t cancel hand sewing. Some historical costumes, doll clothes, even modern garments can be sewn entirely by hand. By...
by Olga Balasa | Jul 7, 2017 | Learn to sew
So, you want to learn sewing? Great idea! Whether you are interested in making clothes, or sewing for the home, or just creating something with your own hands, this in-depth guide provides all necessary information for your success.The goal of these tutorials is to help you get started the right way. There is quite a lot to learn, but I break up the process into more manageable steps.
