Sew4Home gives some tips for using your sewing machine’s decorative stitches in your sewing projects.  I have a handful of decorative stitches on my machine, but I honestly don’t think I’ve ever used them.  This article has inspired me to… Read more ...

Threads magazine shows how to create pleated edging of pleated organza.  They used a Perfect Pleater, which is now on my “must have” sewing accessory list.  Get the how-to. [photo from Threads magazine] [tags]sewing, tutorial, technique, pleated,… Read more ...

little girl Pearl shows how she inserted parallel lines of piping into the bodice of a jumper.  This small addition (plus a couple of matching covered buttons) adds so much to the basic bodice design!  Find out how to do … Read more ...