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How to Sew Sustainable Cloth Paper Towels

Looking around your home with a critical eye set to find savings for both your pocketbook and the planet, one of the most wasteful spots in most homes is disposable... View Content

7 Tips for Sewing Supply Storage

Are you overwhelmed by a cluttered sewing room? Does the sheer volume of fabric, thread, and tools leave you feeling disorganized and frustrated? Don’t worry, with a little planning and... View Content

10 Great Gift Ideas for Sewing Enthusiasts 

The art of sewing is fun and rewarding, but any enthusiast knows that the hobby requires quite a few essential supplies and materials. If you have a sewing lover in... View Content

10 Expert Tips for Beginner Sewers

Are you ready to embark on a creative journey through the world of sewing, but feeling a bit overwhelmed or unsure of where to start? Look no further! We have... View Content

Your Top 5 Favorites of 2021

We always love to know what our members enjoy most from National Sewing Circle, so we took a look at our most popular sewing projects, how-to videos, and tips over... View Content

6 Interfacing & Stabilizer Tips to Make Your Life Easier

Discovering the wide range of uses for interfacing and stabilizers can be a game changer when it comes to the way you complete your sewing projects. These useful materials can... View Content

Easy Sew: Cute and Colorful Custom Pillow Series

Join National Sewing Circle contributor Emily Steffen as she demonstrates how to create four different types of decorative pillows. Download the four free patterns and then follow along as she... View Content

I Bought Fusible Web Instead of Fusible Interfacing—Is It the Same?

I was out of fusible interfacing, and purchased by mistake fusible web. I figured they were similar. When I went to sew my pieces, even though the web was between... View Content

Sewers We Love: Meet Emily of Oh Yay Studio!

Meet Emily of Oh Yay Studio! National Sewing Circle is proud to partner with Emily on sewing challenges and fun LIVE Events. Emily has worked with National Sewing Circle to... View Content

Sewers We Love: Meet Crafty Staci!

Meet Staci of Crafty Staci! National Sewing Circle is proud to partner with Crafty Staci on our new Oh Sew Simple Sewing Challenge! Make sure to sign up to get... View Content

Material Cut With Wrong Sides Together

I’m just starting sewing again after 40 years and when I laid out the pattern for my shirt and cut it out, I realized I had the material folded with... View Content

National Sewing Circle's Top 5 of 2019

As we near the end of 2019, National Sewing Circle is looking back at what videos and articles our community has found most useful. We’ve rounded up our top 5... View Content

10 Merry & Bright Sewing Projects for the Holidays!

Deck the halls with our curated list of amazing Holiday projects for gifts and decorations! View Content

What’s a New Sewing Trick You’ve Learned?

Our sewing community is so skilled! We asked on our Facebook Page if any of you had a new sewing trick you’d like to share, and we got so many... View Content

10 Cute & Easy Spring Sewing Projects

Spring is the season of rejuvenation and regeneration! So why not start fresh on some new spring sewing projects perfect for the season? Flowers, bunnies, carrots, and baby chicks are... View Content

National Sewing Circle Top 6 of 2018

As we near the end of 2018, National Sewing Circle is looking back at what videos and articles our community has found most useful. We’ve rounded up our top 6... View Content

How to Change Seam Allowance on a Serger

I am a new owner/user of a serger. I want to entirely use a serger to make my next project, specifically learning to sew and cut off fabric using the... View Content

10 Quick DIY Halloween Costume Ideas

For many of us, Halloween sneaks up too quickly to have been able to create an intricate costume. However, it’s still way more fun to make your own outfit rather... View Content

How Do I Line Up My Buttons With the Buttonholes?

I have sewn all my buttonholes using my machine, and now need to sew the buttons using the foot that came with my machine. How can I make sure the... View Content

How to Alter a Sewing Pattern

We all know one of the most exciting parts about making a garment is picking out the fabric and cutting it all up in to pieces, but my advice to... View Content

10 Different Patterns for Sewing Bags

There's a bag for every occasion, and we've got you covered on the patterns! Learn how to sew all kinds of bags at every skill level with the 10 patterns... View Content

The Difference Between Interfacing and Stabilizer

Looking to give a project a specific shape? Want to make sure that collar stays crisp? You’re in the market for interfacing or stabilizer. These layers rest behind the fabric... View Content

8 Easy Sewing Projects for Beginners

Are you new to sewing or just looking for some simple sewing projects? We've compiled a list of our favorite free and easy sewing projects just for you! These projects... View Content

NSC LIVE! May 2018

Did you miss May’s LIVE event? Catch the full recap here with the wonderfully talented Nicki LaFoille. Nicki answers your quilting questions live in this fun, interactive, and informative Q&A. View Content