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 Tips
In this post, I'll explain how to remove rust from vintage metal bobbins. Some bobbin sizes can be hard to find, and even when they're a common size, vintage bobbins tend to be of higher quality.
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.
In this post, I'll show you how to get your sewing machine or serger cleaner than it has ever been by using mini vacuum attachments. My machines looked like they came right out of the factory after cleaning!
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.
In this post I'll show you how to use an overlock foot on your sewing machine to mimic a serger.
Make this silk infinity scarf with my step-by-step, free sewing tutorial. It's super easy to make, and it's really budget-friendly!
In this post, I'll examine the pros and cons of using serger thread in your sewing machine and show you how to accommodate the larger spools if you choose to use it.
I'll show you how to make an easy thread catcher to hold all of your thread tails. This post contains a free pattern and tutorial for a thread catcher.
In this tutorial, you'll sew together two different scarves to make an easy infinity scarf/cowl.
This is an easy, beginner blouse with a few different styling options, including sleeveless, ruffled sleeves, and 3/4 sleeves. It's cute and flowy--perfect for summer! I'll go through my concerns/suggestions regarding this pattern to help you avoid any issues I had.
In this post, I'll show you how to troubleshoot the Sidewinder to get perfectly wound bobbins every time!
