French Terry Fabric: Everything You Need to Know

What is French Terry Fabric? French Terry fabric is cotton fabric that has soft piles (a looped back). The loops form small channels that allow air to circulate, making it...
Melanie Coultas
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7 Steps to Start Your Sewing Business

So, you want to start your own sewing business? Fabulous! Starting your own sewing business can be a really exciting and rewarding journey. It can also offer a lifestyle that...
Melanie Coultas

How to take care of your sewing machine: 7 things you need to know

  Anyone who is interested in sewing should know how to take care of their machine. If you're a beginner sewer, don't worry-follow these simple steps and you'll be on...
Melanie Coultas

How to Finish a Seam on Woven and Knit Fabric

Seam finishes are an important part of the sewing process that is often neglected by beginners. Today we’ll be discussing seam finishes – what they are and some of the...
Melanie Coultas
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7 Steps to Create a Capsule Wardrobe

Building a clear sense of personal style and filling your wardrobe with only pieces that fit that style can take years and a lot of focused effort. But with an...
Melanie Coultas
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What to sew or not to sew, that is the question

 Guest blog post by Lexie from @brunchie_girls What to sew or not to sew, that is the question. When I became pregnant, all my friends and family affectionately said “she...
Melanie Coultas
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How often should you change the needle on your sewing machine? [Answered]

Have you ever googled "How often should you change the needle on your sewing machine?" - well here is the answer! Rule of thumb is you should change the needle every...
Melanie Coultas
How to use a twin needle on a sewing machine-Melco Fabrics-sewing-tips-beginners-learn-to-sew

How to use a twin needle on a sewing machine

Gone are the times of using a zig-zag stitch to hem your knit garment! If you haven't discovered the magical world of twin needles - today is your lucky day....
Melanie Coultas
How to dye fabric with turmeric-Melco Fabrics-sewing-tips-beginners-learn-to-sew

How to dye fabric with turmeric

Colouring white fabrics is one of my passions, or obsessions, depending on how you look at it. I think it stems from the days when I had young children and...
Donna Jones
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Free Phone Screen Saver

Download your free phone wallpaper by clicking here and save it to your phone. Then go into your phone settings and set it as your wallpaper. 
Melanie Coultas
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How To Buy Fabric Online

In a world of unprecedented uncertainty, it makes it difficult to purchase sewing supplies in store. But how do we move to an era and buy fabric online?  Now more...
Melanie Coultas
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What is Waffle Fabric? ANSWERED

[Guest blog post by Lexie from the brunchie_girls] Waffling on is something I do best but when it comes to waffle fabric, well don’t get me started… or do because...
Melanie Coultas