Sewing Techniques – Page 21

Tutorial: How to make a pickstitch

July 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Threads Magazine shows how to make a pickstitch, a hand stitch useful for topstitching, installing zippers, and hemming. They also show how to use masking tape to get an even line of stitching. Get the tutorial. [photo from Threads… Read more ...

Swimwear sewing tips

July 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Ready-to-wear swimwear is EXPENSIVE!! If you want to try to save money and make it yourself, check out these sewing tips offered by Su from Vively Online shares some tips for sewing swimwear. Link to swimwear sewing tips, part 1… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cutting fabrics with large-scale prints

July 21, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

When you cut into fabric with large-scale prints, placement is everything. Christine from Christine Sews shows how she cuts into toile fabrics and fabrics with large-scale prints so that the images look right on her completed project. Go to the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sewing pleated grosgrain ribbon into a seam

July 20, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Flipt Studio shows how to sew pleated grosgrain ribbon into a seam. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Flipt Studio] [via Craftzine]… Read more ...

Tips: Sewing with mesh fabric

July 20, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I have several pieces of very pretty mesh fabric sitting in my fabric closet, feeling all neglected because I haven’t known exactly how to use it. That is going to change! Gorgeous Things just finished a making a top from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cutting apart jeans to gain the most reusable denim for Sewing

July 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Instructables user passionfly shows how to cut apart an old pair of jeans in order to gain the most reusable pieces of denim. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Instructables] Looking for more re-fashion patterns? Check these out… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pressing a bag for professional results

July 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Joan from Lazy Girl Blog shows how to press a handbag that you’ve sewn in order to achieve perfect shaping. This important step helps create sharp corners and good shaping. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Lazy Girl Blog… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reverse applique a t-shirt

July 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Cathie Filian shows how to add some “cool” to a t-shirt or hoodie with reverse applique. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Cathie Filian blog] [tags]sewing, tutorial, reverse, applique, t-shirt, tee, hoodie[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Removing a gap at the back of jeans

July 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

If your jeans have a little gap at the back of the waist, then you, my girl, are built with curves that your jeans just can’t handle. I know, cause I’m built with them, too. Rian from Presser Foot shows… Read more ...

Tutorial: Inserting an invisible zipper into a side seam

July 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jennifer Stern from J. Stern Designs shows how to insert an invisible zipper into a side seam. Go to the tutorial. [photo from J. Stern Designs] [tags]sewing, tutorial, insert, invisible, zipper, side, seam[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Adding gimp trim to a project

July 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Christine from Christine Sews shows how to add gimp trim to a sewing project. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Christine Sews] [tags]sewing, tutorial, gimp, trim, adding[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cutting a circle with rotary cutter

July 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I love my rotary cutter for cutting straight lines, but cutting curves can be difficult. Even more difficult is cutting an entire circle. Christine from Christine Sews shows how to cut a perfect circle using a rotary cutter. Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Matching patterns when piecing fabric

July 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Though we can get our fabric cut in just about any length we want, we don’t have much control over the width. When the width on the bolt is just not wide enough and you have to sew several pieces… Read more ...

Tutorial: Gathering heavy fabrics

July 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Christine Sews shows how to use dental floss for gathering heavy fabrics. The heavier thread will be less likely to break when it’s pulled. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Christine Sews] [tags]sewing, tutorial, gathering, heavy, fabric, dental,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fold your fabric neat and square

July 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew Diva Diane shows how she folds her fabric into neat squares. She uses comic book boards to get crisp folds and uniform size. Go to the tutorial. … Read more ...