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Sewing swimwear need not be daunting under the gentle guidance of Chelsea Gurnoe of Friday Pattern Company. In this class, she walks you through stitching the Seabright Swimmer, a swimsuit that features a dramatically plunging neckline and optional long sleeves… Read more ... 
Clipping and notching curves… every sewing pattern or tutorial will tell you do it. But do you know how? And why it’s important? (Hint: It makes your curves nice and smooth when you turn them right side out.) Heather Handmade … Read more ... 
Sewing a sleeveless lined bodice can be a little tricky. Between the armholes, neckhole, and side seams, you can’t just sew right sides together and turn right side out. One widely used method for sewing a sleeveless lined bodice is… Read more ... 
Learn how to sew an invisible zipper with an invisible zipper foot
. The foot takes the guesswork out of sewing it and creates a beautifully straight line.
Discover why professional sewers rely on their sergers for garment construction, decorative techniques, home decorating, quilting and so much more. Whether you are a longtime serger owner or someone who has recently purchased a serger (or removed it from your… Read more ... 
I was looking for a tutorial for corded handles, but they all seem to require a speciality presser foot (called the “narrow presser foot
“) because of the tight sewing alongside the bulky cord. This process of wrapping the… Read more ... 
Make your own hippo softie toy! A simple sewing project for kids using scrap felt and a needle and thread! Such a sweet and simple way to make your own stuffed animal! A great way to teach kids to… Read more ... 
A vintage-inspired carry-all, roomy enough to fit anything you need for a day trip. This bag is about 17” wide and features four exterior slip pockets, a zippered pocket inside, and piping for a professionally-made look. Vintage is of course… Read more ... 
This is definitely a garment that must make a come back on our closets. It is sexy, elegant and vintage!! Everybody I know will love to use this for the simple reason of feeling like the girls in the past.… Read more ... 
Knowing good basic sewing skills always comes in handy. But sometimes, challenging fabrics can still be too much to handle. Indeed, what may seem like simple tasks of folding and cutting fabric can become frustrating –not to mention the difficulties… Read more ... 
Rhinestones are a great way to add some bling to your latest sewing project, whether it is a dress, a fancy pillowcase, a fun purse, or anything else that needs some shine. But what kind of rhinestone glue should you… Read more ... 
Learn all about the best fabrics for sewing clothing so that you’ll love to sew that fabric and love to wear the clothing you make with it!
I feel like I’ve gotten pretty picky with my fabrics, and maybe they… Read more ... 
I have a tiled floor and the foot pedal seems to slip further and further away throughout my sewing session, until I have to fish it back again. It’s this sitting with one leg extended, sitting at an angle that… Read more ... 
Flannel has to be on the list of almost everyone’s favorite fabrics. It is soft and fuzzy and makes you think of cuddling up by the fireplace in pj’s. It is readily available at nearly any fabric shop and overall… Read more ... 
Did you know that you can greatly improve the fit and the seal of your fabric face masks by adding bendable nose wire? It can be molded over the nose and fit individual face shape better.
Are you making face… Read more ...