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  • What thread to Buy for sewing

    What thread to Buy for sewing

    January 14, 2026

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    Sewing For Beginners, Uncategorized

    Something you probably noticed when you went to buy thread for your sewing project is how many different colors and brands there are. You’ll especially notice this if you’re looking online for thread. With all the options out there how do you know which one you should buy? Can you save some money and get…

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  • How to Prep Your Fabric For Sewing

    How to Prep Your Fabric For Sewing

    January 7, 2026

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    Sewing For Beginners

    When you find that beautiful new fabric that would be perfect for that pattern you’ve been waiting to use, it can be so tempting to not prep your fabric for sewing and go straight to cutting into it. But this could potentially ruin your final piece and cause some frustration during the making process. There…

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  • How to save Money Sewing Your own clothes

    How to save Money Sewing Your own clothes

    December 20, 2025

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    Sewing on a Budget

    Some people assume that you save money sewing your own clothes. I mean, you’re not paying for someone else to do it so wouldn’t it be? Well, it’s not quite that simple. There’s a lot that goes into sewing your own clothes. First off, you’re going to need a sewing machine which is almost guaranteed…

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I'm Rachael, homemaker, mom of three, and a passionate self-taught sewist. In this space I share my experience teaching myself to sew my own clothes and all the things I've learned along the way.

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    What thread to Buy for sewing

  • How to Prep Your Fabric For Sewing

    How to Prep Your Fabric For Sewing

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    How to save Money Sewing Your own clothes

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