I post sewing and crafting tutorials here at the Mermaid’s Den. I love making things and sharing them with you, so you can make them, too.
All in Sewing
As we try to stay sane while at self-quarantining, I’m sure we’re all looking for things to do. If you can keep busy while learning new things and supporting a small business that might be struggling right now, all the better! In this post, I’ll go over some of my most recent purchases and some of my all-time favorite purchases that I think you should check out. My Etsy buys are helping me to occupy my time at home and enjoy doing various creative endeavors.
In this post, I’ll review both versions of the vintage Buttoneer, go over how to find replacement fasteners for the vintage Buttoneer, and examine how it compares to the modern Buttoneer.
I love doing crafty things. But sometimes when I have time to sit down and work on a project, I just feel overwhelmed by choices and decisions. Sometimes I just want to sit down and make something without all of that extra planning that goes into starting a project from scratch. I started buying craft kits from Etsy, so that I’d have a self-contained projects, instructions, and supplies all together. You could buy these kits to make for someone else for the holidays, or you could get these kits for someone who wants to make them. Or you could get them for yourself!
In this post, I'm sharing nine of my free sewing tutorials in one place. These are easy projects for beginners, but experienced sewists can enjoy them, too!
In this post, I'll review the discount fabric warehouse Lorraine Fabrics in Pawtucket, RI. You're sure to find something unique and budget-friendly.
In this post, I'll review the Singer Fashion Mate 7256. I started sewing on this machine, and I think it's a versatile and affordable sewing machine for a beginner.
Here are some of the most important lessons I picked up in my first year of sewing. This isn't an exhaustive list, but these are some of the things that I struggled with or that confused me at first. These tips and tricks should help a beginner who is just learning to sew.
In this post, I'll go over a solution to fix a sewing machine cover so that it keeps its shape, and I'll also provide a free pattern for a sewing machine cover for a Singer 99k.
In this post, I'll show you how to make a quick and easy headband out of silk sari scraps (or any small pieces of fabric you have).
Do you end up with a tangled mess of thread under your spool when you sew with your vintage sewing machine? This may be because of the type of thread you're using and the kind of spool pin your vintage machine has.
If you have a vintage sewing machine, you may have noticed some side creeping. I'll walk you through the process of getting a nice straight row of stitches.
