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Sewing Machines & Equipment

Sewing Machine Maintenance 101: How to Clean, Oil, and Care for Your Machine

sewing machine cleaning tips

Getting your sewing machine to run smoothly requires proper cleaning and maintenance—discover essential tips to keep it in top condition.

Own Crafting Team
January 5, 2026

measure for perfect fit

Step-by-Step Tutorials

How to Measure Yourself for Patterns (So You Stop Picking the Wrong Size)

Feeling unsure about your pattern size? Find out how to measure yourself accurately and…

Own Crafting Team
February 24, 2026

adjust dart placements easily

Tailoring & Alterations

Bust Darts in the Wrong Place? Here’s How to Move Them Without Starting Over

Here's how to reposition bust darts without starting over and achieve a perfect…

Own Crafting Team
February 23, 2026

fabric marking tool comparison

Sewing Techniques & Tutorials

Chalk, Pens, and Tracing Paper: Which Marking Tool Works on Which Fabric?

I want to help you choose the perfect fabric marking tool, but discovering which works…

Own Crafting Team
February 23, 2026

shrink sweater without waves

Tailoring & Alterations

Resize a Too-Big Sweater: The Safe Way to Take In Knits Without Waves

A simple guide to resizing a too-big sweater without waves reveals techniques that…

Own Crafting Team
February 22, 2026