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Introducing the Bobbinator™ – A Unique Sewing Accessory

Check out the Bobbinator on this site for a closer look! This unique item turns your bobbin into a spool of thread so that there is no need […]

Using a Sewing Machine to Crochet

Crochet is a beautiful way to craft or embellish anything from clothing to housewares, however it can also be a time-consuming technique. Here’s an incredible way to replicate the look […]

Binding Quilts with Your Backing Fabric – No Binding Strips Needed!

We want to show you a fabulous way of binding your quilts using just the backing fabric. It’s fast, easy, and still looks just as good as if you did […]

Choosing the Best Machine Embroidery Thread

If you’re lucky enough to own an embroidery machine, you have a million creative possibilities you can do for any project. We’re going to take a closer look at what […]

3 Thread Tips for Every Sewist

1. Diagnosing Your Thread Breaks If you’re sewing with a cotton thread in your sewing machine and have a thread break, the way that your thread breaks can actually […]

Introducing NEW WonderFil Wearables Series

Welcome to our new series, WonderFil Wearables! We’ll show you some great ideas and techniques for creating your own unique clothing items. Together, we’ll cover ways to embellish purchased garments, […]

The Easiest Way to Hem a Pair of Jeans

Rather than rolling up your jeans or taking them to an expensive tailor, why not hem them yourself? This is one of those life skills that’s easy enough for anyone […]

4 Popular Thread Myths You Should Ignore

There’s a lot of sewing myths out there, and a lot of the time they were made because of a lack of thread technology advancement or there simply weren’t any […]

Hand Stitched Buttonholes Tutorial

With all the beautiful machine buttonhole stitches out there right now, why bother making hand stitched buttonholes? Sometimes, you want to add a beautiful vintage look to your project. Or […]

9 Ways to Sew With Fine 80-100wt Threads

You may have seen these ultra-fine 80 and 100wt threads on store shelves, but what would you want to use such a thin thread for? As it turns out, these […]