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Sewing tutorial: Stitching in the ditch

September 16, 2019 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Sewing tutorial: Stitching in the ditch If you want to finish off a lining or a cuff, stitching in the ditch is your friend.  If you’ve never tried this technique before, you’ll love it for creating a clean finish in a short amount of time!  Melissa… Read more ...

Tips for tangle-free hand sewing

June 7, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Nothing is more frustrating when hand sewing as your thread getting all knotted and tangled.  Now you’ve got to stop and either pick out the tangle or worse, find a way to end the thread and just cut it out… Read more ...

Tutorial: Two ways to line a tote bag

January 23, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Linings are not required for a tote bag, but they sure give it a nicer finish and make it sturdier.  Plus, you can use the lining to add a surprise bit of color or pattern to your bag.  Sara from… Read more ...

Heather’s tips for pressing your sewing projects

January 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

pressing_and_ironingI’ve always thought it amusing that I hate to iron my clothes, but I don’t hesitate a second before whipping out my iron to press as seam.  My laundry room ironing board never sees the light of day, but my… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to sew a cuff on pants or shorts

July 29, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

sewingacuffHeather from Feather’s Flights shows how to put a cuff on a pair of pants or shorts.  Her tutorial is part of a Sewing 101 series on her blog where she answers questions submitted by her readers.  Go to her … Read more ...

Read all about it: Another reason for skipped stitches

March 11, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

If your machine is skipping stitches, the problem may end up being something other than tension, needle, thread, or presser foot.  It may, in fact, be the placement of the needle within the opening of the throat plate.  That’s what … Read more ...

Tutorial: Use a serger to help make a French seam

December 17, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

A serger does not typically come to mind when you think about finer seam finishes.  But Sarai from Colette Patterns shows how you can use a serger to help make a French seam.  The overlocking keeps the raw edges from… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to use a binding foot on your sewing machine

October 21, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to use a binding foot to attach bias tape and binding around the edges of a piece of fabric.  The handy little foot holds the binding strip in place around your fabric while… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy gathers on your sewing machine, no special foot required

September 5, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Ruffles sure look pretty, but all that basting and pulling and pinning can take a lot of time.  Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how you can let your sewing machine do most of the work for you, no special… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to sew down a button

August 14, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

If you sew, sooner or later you’re going to have to stitch down a button.  Tracey Toole shares a tutorial over at the Etsy New York Team blog showing how to do it.  Get the tute. [photo from Tracey… Read more ...

Tutorial: Use your serger to create thread chains for belt loops

August 1, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

You know those thin little thread belt loops you see at the sides of dresses?  They’re nearly invisible but they keep the belt from sliding up or down.  They’re usually made with a crochet chain stitch.  But you can make… Read more ...

Tips for sewing on PUL fabric

July 12, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

People who make or use cloth diapers know what PUL is.  Short for Polyurethane Laminated fabric, it’s a soft, pliable, waterproof fabric that can stand up to repeated washings.  (Did you see that Michael Miller Fabrics has released its first… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stitching smooth curves on a scalloped hem

July 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sherry from Pattern Scissors Cloth shows how she created perfectly smooth curves on a scalloped hem.  If you think she notched the curves, you’re wrong. Go to her post to see how she did it, notch-free.  [photo from Pattern… Read more ...

Tutorial: Use your sewing machine to stitch your buttons down

May 1, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can use a sewing machine to stitch your buttons down.  Her post includes the scoop on stitching down two-hole and four-hole buttons,… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Sewing snaps, hooks, and eyes securely

March 5, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Susan Khalje, contributing editor to Threads magazine, shares a video tutorial at the Threads site showing her technique for sewing snaps, hooks, and eyes securely to a garment.  It’s a couture sewing technique, but don’t let that intimidate you. … Read more ...
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