by Domenica Tootell | Apr 14, 2020 | General Post, Get to Know Your Sewing Machine, kids sewing machine, Learn to Sew, Quick Sewing Room Tips, Set Up Your Sewing Machine
I recently purchased this mini sewing machine (pictured below). out of curiosity to be honest. I have always put a mini sewing machine like this into the toy sewing machine category, but discovered adults were buying these for actual real sewing. This particular mini...
by Domenica Tootell | Jun 20, 2017 | Essential Sewing, General Post
If you’re short like me chances are you’ve missed out on buying that great fitting pair of pants because they’re just too long. Did you know taking up a pair of pants if fairly easy to do, with or without a sewing machine?! I’ve made a few...
by Domenica Tootell | Aug 3, 2013 | General Post, How To, Learn to Sew, Quick Sewing Tips, Sewing Projects for Beginners
Knowing how to wind a bobbin is a pretty important skill seeing as you need thread on the bobbin to sew with a sewing machine! Luckily, it’s an easy skill to learn once you’ve seen someone else do it first. I’ve created a short video so you can see...
by Domenica Tootell | Jul 3, 2013 | General Post, Learn to Sew, Quick Sewing Tips
I know many people who have sewing machines sitting in the cupboard, some of them passed down or given as a gift and never used and some have been bought with good intentions. When I ask people why they don’t use them it usually comes down to one...
by Domenica Tootell | Apr 20, 2013 | Essential Sewing, General Post, Quick Sewing Tips
There are a few essential items when it comes to sewing kits for beginners. I recommend making up your own kit rather than buying one of those ready made kits, as you can customise it to suit the type of sewing that you will be doing and you won’t be left with...
by Domenica Tootell | Apr 18, 2013 | General Post, Learn to Sew, Quick Sewing Tips, Using Your Sewing Machine
I love buying new sewing gadgets. I think having a tool or gadget to make a little task easier makes your sewing adventures that much more enjoyable. Also, making sewing easy, is my mission. Hence the website name – Easy Sewing for Beginners :). See my intro...
