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 show you how to attach a button using your sewing machine. It's not difficult to sew on a button by hand, but it's much quicker (and more secure) to attach it with your sewing machine instead!
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 tutorial, I'll walk you through the process of creating a plus size circle skirt using a vintage fabric panel. These panels are a little difficult to find, so I'll give you some alternative fabric choices as well.
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.
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.
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.
Make this easy beginner pattern from Simplicity in one hour with two yards of fabric or less. The nice thing about it is that even if you're making the biggest size (size 24), it only takes two yards of fabric. Many skirts take 4-5 yards, which can get expensive, so it's nice to see a skirt that can be made relatively cheaply. Note that the one hour time estimate does not include cutting out the fabric.
In this post I'll show you how to use an overlock foot on your sewing machine to mimic a serger.
In this post, I'll go through the process of cleaning, restoring, and converting a Singer 99k to a hand crank.
