Sewing Techniques – Page 23

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

July 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

Tutorial: How to sew a sleeve placket

July 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Summerset Banks from Pins and Needles shows how to sew a sleeve placket. Her tutorial makes it seem doable to add this detail to my next shirt. Get the how-to. [photo from Pins and Needles] [tags]sewing, tutorial, sleeve,… Read more ...

Tips for sewing on linen

July 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Linen is a great fabric choice for summer clothes. Threads magazine shares an online article by Susan Khalje filled with tips for sewing this versatile fabric. Go to the article. [photo from Threads]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Inserting an exposed zipper

July 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Most instructions for inserted a zipper assume that you want the zipper hidden, but many of today’s fashions feature an exposed zipper. CraftStylish shows how to add a zipper when you want the zipper to show. Go to the tutorial… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Inserting eyelets into purse straps

July 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Nicole Mallalieu from You SEW, Girl! shares a video tutorial showing how to insert eyelets into purse straps. The eyelet kit she uses is available for purchase in her store. Go to the video tutorial. [photo from You … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Mitered corners on patch pockets

July 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Christine from Christine Sews shows how she gets sharp, crisp corners on her patch pockets. She removes extra bulk by mitering the corners. Go to the tutorial. Mitered corners are a fantastic way to achieve a polished, professional look… Read more ...