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I always say that the best project for a beginner sewist after learning some of the basics are PJ pants. But even more advanced sewists love sewing them because they’re easy, comfortable and us...

https://www.cucicucicoo.com/2021/01/diy-pajama-pants-pattern/

A lot of people write to me to ask me technical questions about sewing and probably the most common one I get asked is, “Why is the thread tangling up under the fabric when I sew?” Most of th...

https://www.cucicucicoo.com/2020/10/how-to-insert-a-bobbin-sewing-machine/

Some people buy a sewing machine on a whim, and others after months or even years of toying with the idea, but there’s one thing that often confuses beginner sewists right from the start: windi...

https://www.cucicucicoo.com/2020/10/winding-a-bobbin-sewing-machine/

Over the past few years I’ve been hand sewing much more. Machine sewing is fast and professional-looking, but these days I often prefer sewing by hand for its slow, meditative quality. It’s r...

https://www.cucicucicoo.com/2020/03/how-to-blanket-stitch-on-felt/

I’ve never taken a poll, but I’m willing to bet that most sewists would choose a seam ripper as her favorite, must-have sewing tool. However a surprising number of people who sew don’t know...

https://www.cucicucicoo.com/2020/01/how-to-use-a-seam-ripper-correctly-and-fast/

I often get asked for suggestions for buying a new sewing machine. In a nutshell, my answer is to go to at least one sewing machine dealer or sewing shop to test out some machines and find out mo...

https://www.cucicucicoo.com/2019/06/threading-elna-lotus-sewing-machine/

Hooray! You have a new sewing machine! This is such an important time, and you have so much fun and creativity to look forward to! But hold your horses; before you jump into sewing, make sure you...

https://www.cucicucicoo.com/2019/05/how-to-pull-up-the-bobbin-thread-sewing-machine/

Welcome back to another lesson in the free Cucicucicoo Learn how to Machine Sew course for beginners! I’ve already shared some essential tips and instructions for sewing knit fabrics, but I did...

https://www.cucicucicoo.com/2019/04/tutorial-how-to-sew-knits-with-a-twin-needle/

Over the past couple of months I’ve been working on a series of leggings patterns for girls and women (you can find them in the Cucicucicoo Patterns shop!). An interesting thing about pattern t...

https://www.cucicucicoo.com/2019/04/how-to-adjust-the-crotch-in-pants/

Everyone loves celebrating, right?! And if you love decorations to add happiness and festivity to your home, holiday or party, learn how to sew a pennant banner so that you can customize it to y...

https://www.cucicucicoo.com/2018/11/how-to-sew-a-pennant-banner/