Sewing Techniques – Page 4

Elastic Thread Shirring – Sewing Tutorial

April 30, 2022 by Anne Weaver

Creating stretchy shirred fabric is easy to do with elastic thread

. You can use shirring to create stretchy gathered wrists on sleeves, a waistband for a skirt, or even a stretchy bodice for a sundress. Go to Melly Sews… Read more ...

21+ T-shirt Patterns To Sew At Home

April 12, 2022 by Shellie Wilson

How many t-shirts do you own? I have to confess I am kinda a t-shirt addict, nothing fancy and no graphics on the front, just plain and comfy t-shirts are my go-to on School mornings. I have a couple of… Read more ...

Cashmerette Calder Pants and Shorts Sewing Patterns

February 7, 2022 by Shellie Wilson

These long Calder pants and shorts are perfect for dressing up your pant style look. Personally, I prefer pants over dresses, I do own a lot of dresses but my heart always prefers pants. When I find a pattern I… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern – Seabright Swim Suit

April 28, 2021 by Shellie Wilson

Sewing swimwear need not be daunting under the gentle guidance of Chelsea Gurnoe of Friday Pattern Company. In this class, she walks you through stitching the Seabright Swimmer, a swimsuit that features a dramatically plunging neckline and optional long sleeves… Read more ...

Clipping and Notching Curved Seams – Sewing Tutorial

January 5, 2021 by Anne Weaver

Clipping and notching curves… every sewing pattern or tutorial will tell you do it. But do you know how? And why it’s important? (Hint: It makes your curves nice and smooth when you turn them right side out.) Heather Handmade … Read more ...

Burrito Method Lined Bodice Sewing Tutorial

August 4, 2020 by Anne Weaver

Sewing a sleeveless lined bodice can be a little tricky. Between the armholes, neckhole, and side seams, you can’t just sew right sides together and turn right side out. One widely used method for sewing a sleeveless lined bodice is… Read more ...

How to Sew an Invisible Zipper with an Invisible Zipper Foot

June 22, 2020 by Anne Weaver

Learn how to sew an invisible zipper with an invisible zipper foot

. The foot takes the guesswork out of sewing it and creates a beautifully straight line.
The foot takes the guesswork out of sewing it and creates a … Read more ...

Book Review – Serger Sewing Basics

June 21, 2020 by Shellie Wilson

Discover why professional sewers rely on their sergers for garment construction, decorative techniques, home decorating, quilting and so much more. Whether you are a longtime serger owner or someone who has recently purchased a serger (or removed it from your… Read more ...

How to Make Corded Bag Handles with Just A Regular Presser Foot

June 19, 2020 by Anne Weaver

I was looking for a tutorial for corded handles, but they all seem to require a speciality presser foot (called the “narrow presser foot

“) because of the tight sewing alongside the bulky cord. This process of wrapping the… Read more ...

Hippo Softie Sewing Pattern for Kids

June 11, 2020 by Anne Weaver

Make your own hippo softie toy! A simple sewing project for kids using scrap felt and a needle and thread! Such a sweet and simple way to make your own stuffed animal! A great way to teach kids to… Read more ...

Bowling Bag Weekender Sewing Pattern

June 11, 2020 by Shellie Wilson

A vintage-inspired carry-all, roomy enough to fit anything you need for a day trip. This bag is about 17” wide and features four exterior slip pockets, a zippered pocket inside, and piping for a professionally-made look. Vintage is of course… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern – DIY Vintage Half Slip

June 8, 2020 by Anne Weaver

This is definitely a garment that must make a come back on our closets. It is sexy, elegant and vintage!! Everybody I know will love to use this for the simple reason of feeling like the girls in the past.… Read more ...

Quick Tips For Sewing Difficult Fabrics

June 7, 2020 by Anne Weaver

Knowing good basic sewing skills always comes in handy. But sometimes, challenging fabrics can still be too much to handle. Indeed, what may seem like simple tasks of folding and cutting fabric can become frustrating –not to mention the difficulties… Read more ...

Rhinestone Glue: Which Is Right For Your Dress?

June 3, 2020 by Anne Weaver

Rhinestones are a great way to add some bling to your latest sewing project, whether it is a dress, a fancy pillowcase, a fun purse, or anything else that needs some shine. But what kind of rhinestone glue should you… Read more ...

The Best Fabric for Sewing Clothes

June 2, 2020 by Anne Weaver

Learn all about the best fabrics for sewing clothing so that you’ll love to sew that fabric and love to wear the clothing you make with it! I feel like I’ve gotten pretty picky with my fabrics, and maybe they… Read more ...