Sewing Techniques – Page 14

Tutorial: How to make a hem facing

April 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking shows how to make a hemfacing. This is one of my favorite ways to finish off the bottom of a dress or a skirt, particularly when it’s an A-line garment. When you fold under the… Read more ...

It’s new: Jean Repair blog is all about denim

April 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Nancy Minsky, author of Denim Revolution: Dozens of Ways to Turn Denim Cast-Offs into Fashion Must-Haves, has just launched her new blog, Jean Repair. Jean Repair will explore the many ways to mend and manipulate this fabric, using the… Read more ...

Many uses for a seam ripper

April 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

The most obvious use for a seam ripper

is to, well, rip seams. But did you know that you can use it for so many other things? I didn’t. LiEr from ikat bag shares her top 10 favorite uses for… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make pleated knit trim

April 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Sew and So shows how she made a pleated fabric trim on her recent t-shirt refashion. The pleated knit fabric adds interest without overpowering the neckline. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Sew and So] [tags]sewing,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Using a vintage button maker tool to cover buttons

April 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Miia shows how to use a button maker tool to create fabric covered buttons. She uses an antique button making tool. I don’t know if it’s my weakness for gadgets, or the beautiful blue metal, but her tutorial is making… Read more ...

What can you do with Twill Tape?

April 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Susan and Adrianna from Crafterhours wrap up their Twill Tape Week with a round-up of ideas for using twill tape in your sewing project. Check it out! [photo from Crafterhours] [tags]sewing, tips, ideas, inspiration, twill, tape, round-up[/tags]… Read more ...

Tips for working with purchased sewing patterns

April 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

While it’s tempting to think that using a purchased pattern for a sewing project will mean that all of the guesswork and decisionmaking is taken out of the project, anyone who has used a purchased pattern can tell you that… Read more ...

Tutorial: Use freezer paper to cut small pattern pieces

April 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Nikki from Nicole Mallalieu Design and You SEW, Girl! shares a tip for cutting out small pattern pieces. Rather than fussing with cutting out the pattern piece, pinning down all those curves and sharp corners, and then trying to cut… Read more ...

Tutorial: Perfect pleated pockets using popsicle sticks

April 13, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar used popsicle sticks to achieve the perfect pleats on the pockets she added to this refashioned cardigan. The small wood sticks give a sharp edge to iron against. Brilliant!! Go to the … Read more ...

Tips for mending denim

April 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Nancy Minsky, author of Denim Revolution, shares a collection of hints for mending denim. Whether it’s a pair of jeans or a favorite skirt, these tips will help you work with the unique features of this fabric to extend the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Create a built-in slip for an A-line skirt

April 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

How many times has it happened that you’ve found the perfect fabric for a little springtime skirt, only to realize that the cute little print is also somewhat see-through? Bookworm Bethie (bWb) has the answer. She shares a tutorial for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stitch buttons down with your sewing machine

March 31, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Hate sewing buttons on by hand? Sew4Home shows how to stitch them down using your sewing machine. Get the how-to. [photo from Sew4Home] [tags]sewing, tutorial, button, stitch, machine[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add gathered detail to a neckline

March 31, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to add gathered detail to the neckline of a top or dress. This easy technique adds interest to an otherwise plain neckline. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Squiggly Twigs Designs]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric slides for adjustable purse straps

March 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

If you’re making a purse and want to make the straps adjustable, you don’t have to use expensive hardware slides. Angela from Sew Loquacious shows how to make fabric slides for adjustable purse straps. Go to the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Free template: Pressing guides for a perfect turned edge

March 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

I’ve gotten pretty good at eyeballing a 1/4-inch or 1/2-inch folded edge, but when I want to be more precise I find myself pulling out a seam gauge and constantly checking the depth of the fold. Until now. Because The … Read more ...