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Should use up old threads or buy new ones?

Should use up old threads or buy new ones?

by GillyMac | Mar 3, 2021 | Beginners, Patchwork, Quilting, Sewing Made Simple

Years ago I was once in a class with a teacher who pointed at my thread and said ‘throw it in the bin’. It seemed pretty extreme when looking back, it was insulting, but did the teacher have a point?  I think not. Where possible, I will always try and use up old...
Questions to ask when buying an online sewing class.

Questions to ask when buying an online sewing class.

by GillyMac | Feb 24, 2021 | Classes, Patchwork, Quilting, Sewing Made Simple, Virtual Retreat, Zoom

I’ve now been running online sewing classes for three years and pre-recorded, video-on-demand courses, for 15 months. As well as this, I have attended classes as a participant. I’ve drawn up this short list of question you should expect from an online sewing teaching...
What is the best way to cut fabric?

What is the best way to cut fabric?

by GillyMac | Feb 17, 2021 | Beginners, Patchwork, Quilting, Sewing Made Simple

The best way to cut fabric is the way you find easiest to achieve accurate results. Cutting fabric can seem simple, but can be the first problem that many of us encounter with any project. For all projects, other than dressmaking, I cut fabric in strips using a rotary...
GillyMac Top 10 Tips For Learning To Sew

GillyMac Top 10 Tips For Learning To Sew

by GillyMac | Feb 10, 2021 | Beginners, blog, Dressmaking, Patchwork, Quilting, Sewing Made Simple

What To Buy for Learning to Sew Be prepared for this to be a journey. Moreover, learning to sew is like any skill, it improves with practice, and there aren’t any shortcuts.   Equip yourself correctly. A good machine does not need to be an expensive machine....
How Long Will It Take Me to Make a Patchwork Quilt?

How Long Will It Take Me to Make a Patchwork Quilt?

by GillyMac | Feb 3, 2021 | Beginners, Patchwork, Quilting, Sewing Made Simple

How Long Will It Take Me to Make My First Patchwork Quilt?  Beginners ask this question frequently. The answer is ‘not long’ provided you choose a pattern that will help you learn and achieve results without too much fiddly stuff. Furthermore, simple...
Which Sewing Machine Needle Should I Use?

Which Sewing Machine Needle Should I Use?

by GillyMac | Jan 27, 2021 | Beginners, blog, GillyMac Community, Patchwork, Quilting, Sewing Made Simple

“Which sewing machine needle should I use?”  There are two factors to consider when choosing a needle.  What type of fabric you are sewing and the thickness of the thread to be sewn with. Type of Sewing Machine Needle You should match the ideal type of sewing machine...
Why Sewing is a Great Investment in You

Why Sewing is a Great Investment in You

by GillyMac | Jan 20, 2021 | Beginners, blog, Classes, Patchwork, Quilting, Sewing Made Simple

I believe that sewing is a great investment in you and will improve your wellbeing. It is a way to relax and enjoy life today and cope with pressure in the future. Those of you who come to my classes know that sewing is terrific and is like Pilates for the brain. It...
How Often Should I Change My Needle?

How Often Should I Change My Needle?

by GillyMac | Jan 13, 2021 | Beginners, blog, Dressmaking, Patchwork, Quilting, Sewing Made Simple

How often you should change your needle is a topic that everybody has an opinion on, and most of them are different. This is not very helpful when you want a simple answer. Let me tell you when I change my needle. I think about my needles like pencils. I...
Which Sewing Machine Should I Buy?

Which Sewing Machine Should I Buy?

by GillyMac | Jan 6, 2021 | Beginners, blog, Dressmaking, Patchwork, Quilting, Sewing Made Simple, Teens

If you are new to sewing machine purchasing or upgrading, it is often hard to know which sewing machine you should buy. Because of this, it can be easier to narrow down the options by price. This is a fine way to start, but really only removes some of the alternatives...
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