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Sewing Techniques & Tutorials

Sewing on Buttons: by Hand Vs Sewing Machine Methods

hand vs machine button sewing

What’s the best way to sew on buttons—by hand or machine—and which method will give you the perfect finish?

Own Crafting Team
November 17, 2025

proper pressing guarantees crisp pleats

Sewing Techniques & Tutorials

Perfect Pleats, Every Time: The Pressing Step Most People Skip

To get perfect pleats every time, don’t skip the pressing step. Proper…

Own Crafting Team
January 18, 2026

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Sewing Machines & Equipment

Skipped Stitches Driving You Nuts? This Needle-and-Fabric Combo Is Usually the Culprit

Skipped stitches driving you nuts? See how the wrong needle and fabric combo might be…

Own Crafting Team
January 17, 2026

flexible wrinkle free gussets

Sewing Techniques & Tutorials

Gussets Demystified: Add Room Where You Need It Without Weird Wrinkles

Sewing gussets can add essential comfort and flexibility to garments, but mastering…

Own Crafting Team
January 17, 2026

deciphering hieroglyphic pattern symbols

Embroidery

Pattern Symbols Look Like Hieroglyphs—Here’s What They Actually Mean

Pattern symbols that resemble hieroglyphs hold hidden cultural meanings, and…

Own Crafting Team
January 16, 2026