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 spot fake Amazon reviews, which create inflated positive ratings. Don't get tricked into buying fake/low quality items!
As the owner of six vintage sewing machines, I've learned a lot (and made a few mistakes). Here's my advice on buying a vintage sewing machine.
This post will cover five different sewing patterns for tote bags. All of the sewing patterns are free and include step-by-step tutorials.
In this tutorial, I'll show you how to make a kindle cover out of a book. It has a fabric interior, straps for holding your kindle, and a pocket.
In this post, I'm going to show you how to make an easy stuffed ball toy for your dog. My dogs love these because they bounce and roll when you throw them.
In this sewing tutorial, I'll show you how to make a quick and easy quilted pencil case. It's just the right size to carry your art supplies!
In this post, I'm going to cover some of the issues encountered with vintage White Rotary sewing machines and explain the type of needle you should use.
In this post, I'll show you how to make a quick and easy beginner quilt using the quilt as you go method.
In this post, I'll show you how to replace a broken zipper in a jacket. I'm going to show you how to replace a broken zipper with a sewing machine, but you can sew this by hand as well.
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 walk you through the process of adding an exposed elastic waistband to a skirt. This is a quick and easy way to add an elasticized waistband without having to create a casing.
