Hannah Nelson

Hi, there! I am Hannah Nelson, your host on this website. I started this blog to teach my lovely readers how to master the art of sewing effortlessly and how to turn this hobby into an income generating business.
Guides

How to Embroider Jeans: Sewing Project

There’s something wildly satisfying about taking a pair of plain jeans and turning them into a walking canvas. Not just…

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Guides

Hand and Machine Stitches & Why They Are Important

There’s this quiet moment—thread in hand, fabric folded just so—when I’m sitting at my worktable, deciding whether a job calls…

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Guides

6 Simple Tips to Use When Teaching Your Child to Sew

When I first handed my daughter a needle, I wasn’t thinking about childhood development or STEAM education. I just wanted…

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Guides

How To Sew A Seam With Sewing Machine & Hands

I still remember the first seam I ever sewed. It was on an old T-shirt I loved but had worn…

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Guides

How to Sew a Straight Seam?

Let me just say this upfront: sewing a straight seam is way harder than it looks. I still remember the…

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Accessories

Tips for Sewing with Gutermann Thread

If you’ve spent any time meandering the aisles of Joann or scrolling through Michaels’ online deals at midnight (been there),…

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Guides

Setting Up Your Sewing Space at Home: A Practical Guide for American Sewists

You know that feeling when you’re finally ready to start a project, scissors in hand, only to realize your thread…

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Scissors

The Anatomy of a Scissor: Blades, Handles, and Pivot

You probably don’t think about scissors all that often. Most folks don’t—until they stop working right. Then suddenly you’re staring…

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Scissors

The Difference Between Scissors and Shears: What Every American Household Should Know

You ever open a kitchen drawer, pull out what you think are scissors, try to cut through some thick cardboard…

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Guides

How to Sharpen your Dull Pair of Scissors with Quick Tips and Tricks

Let me just say this upfront: dull scissors are a silent household menace. I’ve lost count of how many times…

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