A grainline is the direction of the fabric’s grain. The grain runs parallel to the selvage and is perpendicular to the crosswise grain. When cutting out a pattern, you want to make sure that the grainline on the pattern piece…

As the weather gets colder, many of us start thinking about ways to help those in need. One way you can help is by donating your old sewing machine. There are many places that accept Sewing Machine donations, and they…

If you’re wondering whether you should wash fabric before sewing, the answer is usually yes. Washing fabric helps to remove any chemicals or dirt that may be on the fabric, and it also shrinks the fabric so that you can…