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What is Stitch Length on a Sewing Machine? Guide
Have you ever seen the term "stitch length" on a sewing machine and wondered what exactly it means? It's a little number in size but very crucial for successful sewing. So, what is stitch length on a sewing machine? All sewing machines have a setting that changes the length of the stitch you're sewing with but it's difficult to know how and when to change it, plus what it actually changes.
DIY 6 Can Cooler Sleeve (Sewing Pattern)
You've had two lives. The first is before you saw this pattern and the second is after seeing this DIY 6 Can Cooler Sleeve. This travel project takes your standard cooler to the next level. If you're heading out for a few hours or longer, you can now easily carry six standard cans of soft drinks, beer, water, or anything else you want to drink while you're out and about.
30+ Shirt Dress Patterns (Free!)
Start off with two-piece DIY t-shirt dresses for women that have a classic color-block style that few can resist. Next up, look through the women's one-piece t-shirt dress patterns. Our third section is even thriftier! With the upcycled and refashioned shirt dress patterns in this section, you can bust your stash and create a fashion-forward piece that's truly unique and stylish! Lastly, the kids are up! This section features classic and upcycled dresses made from assorted shirt styles.
74+ Free Printable Sewing Patterns >>
Don't break your budget on expensive sewing patterns and print off one of these free sewing patterns PDF downloads today! From accessories to clothing for kids to adults, this page has it all. There are plenty of free printable sewing patterns for beginners, too, on this page of 74+ Free Printable Sewing Patterns.
👵 Grandma-Approved: 32 Sewing Patterns for Retirees
Even though it's tempting to make projects for everyone in the family, retirement is the perfect time to finally treat yourself to sewing projects that are just for you. That's why AllFreeSewing has compiled a list of our favorite sewing projects that are completely grandma-approved and are fantastic for celebrating your retirement: 32 Sewing Patterns for Retirees.
What's the Best Glue for Fabric? The Worst? Learn Here >>
When selecting the best fabric glue, there are so many choices. When it comes to types of fabric glue, which are used for what? When looking for strong glue for fabric and crafts, what should you use? This guide will go over the best (and worst) glues for fabric.
8 DIY Reusable Makeup Remover Pads - FREE!!
With this collection of 8 DIY Reusable Makeup Remover Pads, we're making this part of your day more environmentally friendly, one pad at a time. In under an hour of sewing, you can make your own custom cotton fabric rounds, squares, or wipes to replace the single-use versions from the store.
15+ Bowl Cozy Patterns AND DIY Bowl Covers
Search no more for the perfect free pattern for a microwave bowl cozy or elastic bowl cover. This collection has so many brilliant options! Use your sewing skills to make a thrifty and helpful holder for all kinds of bowls. Plus, if you don't finish the food, you can cover it back up for storing with one of these elastic bowl covers you made yourself.
How to End a Sewing Stitch on a Machine or by Hand
With this guide, How to End a Sewing Stitch, you will learn how to lock stitches on a machine or tie off hand sewing. Plus so much more! This page starts off with helpful resources for both hand sewing and machine sewing. If you're a beginner, don't scroll past those because they'll help you with every aspect of sewing you need to know. There is a video and written tutorial for hand sewing and then for machine sewing.
Why Do Clothes Shrink in the Dryer? Laundry Guide
When clothing occasionally shrinks in the dryer, it can be really frustrating. Due to the myriad of reasons that clothes shrink, this page details the reasons to help you narrow down the reasons you might be ruining your clothes (accidentally, of course). Unless you want to intentionally make an item of clothing smaller permanently, there are a few ways to prevent clothes from shrinking in the dryer.