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MadamSew
3d ago
Beginner’s Guide to Fabric for Quilting
If you are new to quilting and go to a fabric store or quilt shop you’ll see that they have lots and lots of fabrics. They come in many colors, prints and types. This could be overwhelming when trying to choose a fabric for your project.
You might be wondering…Is one type of fabric better than another for quilting or can you just use anything? Does the quality of fabric used matter when quilting? What fabric traits or fabrics should you stay away from when making your first few quilts? Is fabric for quilting expensive?
In this blog, I hope to give ..read more
MadamSew
1w ago
How to Sew Hook & Eye Closures
Hook and Eye Closures are commonly used in clothing and accessories to fasten two edges together. They can withstand a good amount of stress and are best known as the closures for bras but they are also used for tops, dresses, children’s clothes and even above zippers in skirts. You can use them on waistlines, neck openings and cuffs.
If you are new to sewing on hook & eye fasteners or have done it before and need a refresher, read on. We’ll explain how to place hook-and-eye fasteners correctly. You attach them with hand sewing. There are different ways ..read more
MadamSew
3w ago
Free Quilt Block Patterns and Quilting Projects
Welcome to the world of quilting! Whether you're a seasoned quilter or just starting out on your creative journey, there's something truly special about the art of piecing together fabrics to create beautiful objects. We are thrilled to share with you a curated collection of free quilt tutorials all written for Madam Sew. These blog posts cover everything from quilt blocks to quilted accessories, offering inspiration and guidance every step of the way. So, scroll, click and dive into the Madam Sew world of Quilting! There are free tutorials for ..read more
MadamSew
1M ago
An Overview of the Madam Sew Free Sewing Projects
Welcome to the Madam Sew collection of easy free sewing patterns, tutorials a,nd inspiration for sewing enthusiasts, both beginners and more advanced, all written by the Madam Sew Team.
We have been sharing tutorials about sewing and quilting on MadamSew.com for more than five years now and we decided to give you a more structured overview of our little goldmine. All the sewing patterns below are free, with no cost attached, and a lot of them can be made with fabric scraps, which makes it even more economical. Some tutorials have printable PD ..read more
MadamSew
1M ago
MAKE A QUILT-AS-YOU-GO EASTER BUNNIES BLOCK IN 7 EASY STEPS
Quilt-As-You-Go Easter Bunnies Block
Are you looking for a simple, stress-free and creative way to quilt? Then, the Quilt-As-You-Go (QAYG) method is perfect for you!
The QAYG block skips the extra step of quilting the block after it has been pieced. With QAYG, the bloc ..read more
MadamSew
1M ago
Let’s Make Pillowcases for Ryan’s Case For Smiles
Madam Sew is sewing pillowcases for Ryan’s Case For Smiles! Our efforts will help this organization to deliver smiles to children. Below, you will find a full tutorial and "how to" video for completing a cheerful and whimsical pillowcase for a child in the hospital. This is a project that anyone, including beginners with basic sewing skills!
We know our sewing and quilting community enjoys sewing for different charity organizations. Three years ago we came together and sewed 1000 sanitary pads for refugees and women in poverty with the Pacham ..read more
MadamSew
1M ago
Lacing Cards: Teach Your Child Early Sewing Skills!
Sewing is such a big part of my life, I do it for fun, I do it for my job, I make things for our home, my children, my friends. My daughters have been introduced to sewing from their early days with the hum of my sewing machine acting as white noise while they play. My oldest daughter is 5 years old and has become even more interested in learning how to sew herself. And while I was nervous at first (pins and needles and rotary cutters and fabric shears and her tiny fingers, oh man!), I began to think about how to teach her early sewing ski ..read more
MadamSew
2M ago
How to Start Sewing
2024 • An Kesenne • Sewing
Looking for information on how to start sewing? You've come to the right place. The following two blog posts guide any beginner through the first steps of starting sewing as a hobby. You'll learn the basic terminology, what are the essential tools, how to choose fabrics, what the best beginner exercises are, your first sewing project... You can go straight to the blogs by clicking on the links below or get more details by reading on.
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LEARN HOW TO SEW
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GO TO THE
SEWING EXERCISES
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1. Learn How To Sew
Learn ..read more
MadamSew
2M ago
How to Start Quilting
2024 • An Kesenne • Quilting
Looking for information on how to start with quilting? You've come to the right place. The following three blog posts guide any beginner through the first steps of starting quilting as a hobby. You'll learn the basic terminology, what are the essential tools, how to choose fabrics, what the best beginner exercises are, your first quilting project... You can go straight to the blogs by clicking on the links below or get more details by reading on.
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QUILT TERMINOLOGY
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GO TO THE
TOOLS & MATERIALS
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G ..read more
MadamSew
2M ago
MAKE AN INVISIBLE BINDING JOIN IN 5 EASY STEPS
Joined Binding Tails
I’m thrilled to share with you this quilting hack because it looks awesome and others will think you’re a quilt binding expert! The first time I tried it, my friends and family asked me how did I finish the edge ..read more