Techniques – Page 11

Tutorial: Add button tab patch pockets to a skirt

April 25, 2018 by Anne Weaver

The button tab pockets are a standout feature on this pencil skirt. Michelle from That Black Chic shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how you can add this detail to the next skirt you sew. Click below for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Flat felled seam

April 20, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Felled seam, flat seam, denim seam, or flat felled seam – they’re all names for the kind of seam you find on jeans inseams or men’s dress shirts. Petro from Easy Peasy Creative shows how to create a felled seam. … Read more ...

How to sew a curved hem

April 15, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Learning how to hem a curve comes in very handy, especially when making dresses or circle skirts. Here is an easy method that will give you a smooth, neat finish on any curved hem. How to hem a Curve. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Elastic thread shirred top

April 2, 2018 by Anne Weaver

A stretchy shirring makes the perfect spring tops and summer cover ups! And it’s easy to do with elastic thread. You can find an easy tutorial over at Make Something (the Dritz blog). The white eyelet fabric that they used… Read more ...

Tutorial: Best tips for working with fabric bias

March 21, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Usually people don’t use the word “bias” as a compliment. But in sewing, bias can be a very good thing. In sewing, bias refers to the direction of a fabric that’s 45 degrees from straight grain. This magic angle gives… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to apply fusible interfacing to your fabric

March 9, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Depending on what you’re sewing, you may need to add some extra stability to your fabric. Bags in particular need this stability, but also some home dec projects or collars or cuffs when you sewing clothing. Fusible interfacing adds that… Read more ...

Tutorial: Use chain piecing for speed up your patchwork

March 4, 2018 by Anne Weaver

One of the tricks that quilters use to speed up their sewing is chain piecing. Chain piecing allows you to sew lots of short seams, one after another, without lifting up or putting down your presser foot. If you’ve never… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Add zipper accents to a plain t-shirt

March 2, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Zippers might be functional, but they’re also a fun way to add color or bling to a plain top. (Especially if you use a metal zipper!) Courtney from A Little Craft in Your Day shows how to add zippers to… Read more ...

How to choose the right elastic for your sewing project

February 22, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Ever notice how many types of elastic you can find at the fabric store? There’s braided elastic, knitted elastic, and woven elastic to name a few. And then you get into your specialty elastics. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lace edge zipper pouch

February 22, 2018 by Anne Weaver

http://www.awilson.co.uk/easy-lace-zip-purse-tutorial/

Have you seen those pretty lace edge zippers? I have a few of them in my stash but I’ve never used them because I haven’t quite figured out the right project for them. Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Add a zipper pocket when making a bag

February 10, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sarah from Sew Sweetness shows how you can add a zipper pocket to any bag. It’s a video tutorial so you can watch to see what to do. Put them on the lining on the inside of the bag, or… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to get a smooth circular hem

February 1, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Putting a hem on a circular piece of fabric – like for a circle skirt or round tablecloth – can be tricky. The outside (raw) edge is actually longer than the hemmed edge will be so it’s easy for it… Read more ...

Video tutorial: How to sew a V neck

January 28, 2018 by Anne Weaver

V necks may seem complicated to sew because of the tricky shape! Petro from Creative Homemaking shows how to sew a V neck on a dress the easiest and simplest way. Her tutorial is a video so you can just… Read more ...

Tutorial: Invisible binding for necklines and armholes

January 21, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sheryl from Pattern Scissors Cloth shows an invisible binding technique for finish off the necklines and armholes of a bodice. It’s a beautiful finish. Not only are there no visible stitches on the outside, but the inside has a clean… Read more ...

Tutorial: Clipping and notching seams for smooth curves

January 3, 2018 by Anne Weaver

You can sew the smoothest curved seam ever and still get a wonky, ugly curve when you turn it right side out. That’s because there’s another very important step – clipping or notching that seam! Heather from Heather Handmade shows… Read more ...