Sewing Techniques – Page 18

Lookie what she’s making: Detailing on bias cut jeans

December 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

One of the most appealing aspects of recutting a pair of existing jeans instead of creating them from scratch is the ability to reuse much of the detailing. Jennifer Stern from J. Stern Designs shows how she repurposed pocket details… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sewing a hem facing

December 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

The next time you make a skirt, why not use a facing for the hem rather than simply turning under the raw edges? The hem facing is actually easy to do and creates a more finished look. LiEr from ikat… Read more ...

Tutorial: Serging an inside corner

December 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Debbie from Debbie’s Sewing Projects shows how to serge an inside corner. A clever fabric fold is all it takes. This is a technique you’ll definitely want to add to your serging bag of tricks. Get the how-to. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Express Sleeves for a lined jacket sleeve

December 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Bunny from La Sewista! used the Nancy Zieman’s “Express Sleeve” technique on a coat she is making, and shows how she did it. When you make an Express Sleeve, you sew the lining to the outer fabric at the hemline… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sturdier sewing patterns with posterboard

December 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

If you have certain tissue paper patterns that you use over and over, you might consider moving them to a sturdier format. Instructables user AngryRedhead shows how to take those commercial sewing patterns from frustrating tissue paper that tears to… Read more ...

Sewing tips: Preparing to cut your fabric

December 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

While most steps in your sewing project can be ripped and resewn if not done correctly, you really only have one shot at cutting your fabric. Vani from Vani’s Blog gives some tips for preparing your fabric to be cut… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turning small parts and pieces

December 1, 2009 by Anne Weaver

If you think it’s impossible to turn small parts and pieces (like the limbs of softies) inside out, then you need to check out this tutorial over at Melly & Me. They show how you can use a drinking… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add a shank to a flat button

November 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver

For the times when a sewing project calls for a shank button when you’ve only got flat buttons, Gail Patrice from Gail Patrice Designs has the answer. She shows three methods for adding a shank to a flat button –… Read more ...

Tutorial: Adding seam allowances to patterns

November 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Pamela from Off the Cuff Sewing Style and Fashion Sewing Supply tells howshe adds seam allowances to patterns. Whether it’s a printed pattern that came without allowances, or a pattern that you’ve traced or drafted, this method will help… Read more ...

Christine from Christine Sews explains how she shortened the sleeves on this delicate shirt. The sleeve from lighteight sheer fabric had sequins and embroidered trim just above the hem, which she wanted to maintain. See how she shortened the sleeve… Read more ...

Lookie what she’s making: Detailing on bias cut jeans

Tutorial: Sewing a hem facing

Tutorial: Serging an inside corner

Tutorial: Express Sleeves for a lined jacket sleeve

Tutorial: Sturdier sewing patterns with posterboard

Sewing tips: Preparing to cut your fabric

Tutorial: Turning small parts and pieces

Tutorial: Add a shank to a flat button

Tutorial: Adding seam allowances to patterns

Tutorial: Create a gathered pocket

Video tutorial: Sew an adjustable strap

Tutorial: Drafting plain sleeves and puff sleeves

Tutorial: Cover a broken jacket zipper with a button placket

Tutorial: Sew a flat patch pocket

Tutorial: Shorten a sleeve while maintaining original hem