With the start of the new year, people often take on new adventures, including sewing. Yay! I was asked on Instagram a few times recently what sewing machine I recommend for beginners, so I thought I'd go ahead and share all the tools you need to start sewing your own clothing. And don’t worry, there are only six tools that you absolutely need. I’m a big fan of minimalism and not buying things you don’t need. Click through to watch the video explaining my picks and get links to my fave products.
How to sew thumbhole cuffs - VIDEO TUTORIAL
Winters are hard on me because my hands and feet always get cold very easily. Nighttime can be especially challenging. I solved my cold feet issue with layers of socks and a warm rice bag (tutorial here). But my hands still get cold while reading in bed. I’ve always dreamed about having a long sleeve shirt or sweater that covered my hands. Finally, at the end of last year, I decided that it was time that I just made myself a long sleeve shirt with thumbhole cuffs.
For this hack, you can use any long sleeve shirt, dress or sweatshirt pattern that is designed for knit fabrics. You’ll want to use knit fabric with some stretch for this fabric so that your hands will be nice and comfy as you move about. Watch the video and then check out the diagrams for how I drafted these cuffs.
VIDEO My 2020 sewing plans and Make Nine challenge
In today’s vlog, I’m chatting about my sewing plans for 2020, how my 2019 #makenine challenge turned out and a few fun sewing challenges that you can participate in the new year. Even though I’m not always great at sticking to a plan, I love making plans for the sheer excitement and anticipation they bring. Planning is a great way to thoughtfully decide what you’d like to make whether that’s based on need, or skills you’d like to learn or even just that irresistible urge to make something fun.