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Tutorial: Buttonholes on stretch fabric

July 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

papertowelbuttonholePeacock Chic shows how she achieved a perfect buttonhole on stretch fabric using – of all things – paper towels.  Get the how-t0. [photo from Peacock Chic] [tags]sewing, tutorial, button, buttonhole, stretch, paper towel[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make your own oilcloth

July 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

linseedoil1ModHomeEcTeacher shares a tutorial on Curbly for making your own oilcloth using linseed oil and heavy canvas or duck cloth.  Go to the tutorial. [via Craftzine] [tags]sewing, tutorial, fabric, oilcloth, diy[/tags]… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Clipping for sharp corner points

July 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

clippingcorners Sharp corner points can make or break the final look of your sewing projects, especially in areas like pockets, collars, or tote bag corners. Achieving crisp, clean corners requires precise clipping and turning techniques. This tutorial will walk you through… Read more ...

Tutorial: Appliqued 3-D Flowers

July 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

appliqueclass_1{Spool} is holding an free online class on applique.  Each week, she’ll present a step in the process for making these 3-D appliqued flowers.  The first week was an introduction, and this week’s post covers gathering supplies and creating a… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Buttonhole basics

July 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

buttonholebasics Sally from Sew Sally breaks down the basics of creating buttonholes in a simple, approachable manner that anyone can follow. For her Sew, Mama, Sew! article, she starts by emphasizing the importance of measuring your button first, as this will… Read more ...

Tips for mass producing sewn items

July 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Handmade items are increasing in popularity, and many sewists are opening Etsy shops or displaying their items at craft fairs.  When you’re making many versions of the same project, there are ways that you can maximize your sewing productivity.  Debbie… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple double-turn hem

July 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver

simplehemThe double-turn hem is one of the simplest ways to finish an edge.  You can make this hem as deep or as narrow as you wish.  Find out how to make this hem at Janome Sew4Home. [photo from Janome … Read more ...

Sewing Tips: Altering a maternity pattern for post-partum

June 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver

These days, it’s relatively easy to find clothes to wear while you’re pregnant.  However, clothes to wear AFTER you’re pregnant is another story.  No longer as large as your pregnant self, but nowhere near as small as your pre-pregnant self,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux Turkish corner on a decorative pillow

June 26, 2009 by Anne Weaver

fauxturkishcornerEditor’s Note: This link is no longer active.  If you know of another tutorial showing how to do this technique, please send it my direction! Christine Sews shows an easy to way to simulate a Turkish corner on a decorative… Read more ...

Tip: Protect a magnetic snap from scratches while sewing

June 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver

protectingmagneticsnapsMagnetic snaps can get scratched during the construction of a purse, as the metal of the snap slides against the faceplat of your machine.  Head over to {Keyka Lou} and see what she does to prevent this from happening. [tags]sewing,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Narrow hem

June 21, 2009 by Anne Weaver

narrowhemtutorialSharon from Adventures from the Sewing Studio shows how to achieve a narrow hem.  Go to the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, narrow, hem[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Forward shoulder adjustments

June 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver

forwardshoulderChristine from Assorted Notions shows how to alter a sewing pattern to move the shoulder seam forward.   Go to the tutorial. [via luvinthemommyhood] [tags]sewing, tutorial, pattern, drafting, alteration, forward, shoulder, adjustment[/tags]… Read more ...

All about pressing cloths

June 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

pressingcloth2Pressing cloths are an essential when ironing your sewing projects.  The extra layer of fabric protects the surface of your project from scorching or little shiny spots left by the hot iron.  Find out all about pressing cloths with this … Read more ...

Tutorial: How to sew a welt seam

June 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver

weltseamMay from Picking Up Threads shows how to sew a welt seam.  Get the how-to. [tags]sewing, tutorial, welt, seam[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lettuce-edge hem

June 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver

lettuceedgeA lettuce-edge adds a little bit of ruffle to the hem of a knit garment.  Christine Sews shows how to achieve this quick but stylish hem.  Go to the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, lettuce, edge, hem[/tags]… Read more ...
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