Sewing dilemmas usually have simple answers.
How do I finish fleece edges, both on clothing and on a double-layer blanket?
Fleece is one of the easiest fabrics to work with, as it doesn’t ravel. On garments, you can finish the edges by simply turning them under once and stitching, either with one or two needles. Another option [...]

Surprisingly, a reader sent in a question about sewing on wood–I thought I was the only person who liked to sew on weird things, but it’s comforting to know that’s not the case. When I worked for a sewing machine company, I used to stitch through wood yardsticks to attract attention at the state fair.
Many of [...]