My favorite sewing tools

November 19, 2020

Beth – Sew DIY

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Today, I'm sharing my favorite sewing tools. These are the tools that I use often and that make a huge difference in the quality and/or ease of my sewing. I share why I love these tools and a little bit about how I use them.

I'm generally, pretty minimalist when it comes to tools. I only like to have things that I know are going to be useful. So, even though there are nineteen sewing tools on my list, you can rest assured that I use these all the time. If you're looking for ideas on how to build out your sewing tool kit or help someone else build theirs, this is a great video for you.

July 29, 2020

Beth – Sew DIY

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Tips for sewing with terry cloth fabric

July 29, 2020

Beth – Sew DIY

Sewing Tips, Tips 2020, Fabric tips, Tasi Sewalong

Terry cloth is one of those fabrics that’s in every household but not in every fabric stash. Last week, I shared my terry cloth pool robe and I thought it would be useful to share a few tips for sewing with this unique fabric. You’re probably most familiar with terry cloth from your bathroom towels. It’s a dense fabric made up of thread loops on both sides. It’s a thick and absorbent fabric making it great for robes or swim coverups.

Terry cloth is honestly not very hard to work with but there are a few things to be aware of before you jump in. Read on for more information.

July 9, 2020

Beth – Sew DIY

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How to decide how much fabric to buy

July 9, 2020

Beth – Sew DIY

Video, Sewing Tips, Tips 2020, Fabric tips

Hello sew-friends! In today’s YouTube video, I’m answering one of the questions I’ve been asked most over the years – How do you know how much fabric to buy? I’ll be sharing my magic number for buying fabric, my best tips for deciding how much fabric you’ll need even when you don’t have a pattern in mind and the sewing supplies that I always stock up on.

I’ve been sewing for about 25 years now and have learned what works best for my sewing habits and the things I like to make. The more you sew, the better you’ll be able to estimate how much fabric you’ll end up using too. But in the meantime, read on and watch the video for my best tips to get you started.