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.
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!
In this post, I'll go over how to test vintage thread to see if it's still good to use.
In this post, I'll show you how to add a hand crank to a vintage sewing machine. This is a great option when the electrical components on your sewing machine are unsafe to use.
In this post, I'll show you how to clean, adjust, restore, and troubleshoot a vintage Singer 99k sewing machine, as well as replace some common parts.
In this post, I'll show you how to turn a cool vintage tablecloth into a custom-sized circle skirt. This is an easy sewing project for beginners.
In this tutorial, I'll show you how to sew up the side of your wrap skirt and add an elastic waistband, so you can convert a wrap skirt into a normal skirt.
