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.
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 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.
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 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.
In this post, I'll show you how to use a cording foot to help you gather fabric as you zigzag over a length of dental floss. It's the easiest way to gather fabric!
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.
