Techniques – Page 15

Tutorial: Add embroidered accents and piped seams to a sewing project

March 15, 2017 by Anne Weaver

When you sew your own clothes, you have the opportunity to add details that make each garment truly unique. Sew Essential shares a tutorial showing two techniques you can add to your next garment to make it your own. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hem a circle skirt with bias tape

March 8, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Circle skirts are quick and easy sew – until you get to the hem. Trying to turn a curved edge up in a smooth line is difficult, a double fold hem nearly impossible. Luckily, there’s an easier way. Lisa from… Read more ...

Types of sewing pins and when to use them

March 6, 2017 by Anne Weaver

I don’t put much thought into my sewing pins

, past keeping them nearby whenever I’m working on a project. But there are different types of pins, and the right one to use depends on your project and your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Clear vinyl keychain zip pouch

March 4, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Natalie from HungryHippie Sews shows how to sew the cutest little keychain zip pouches. They’re made from clear vinyl so you can see exactly what’s inside. With the entire pouch made from clear vinyl, the brightly colored zippers stand out. … Read more ...

Tutorial: 5 ways to hem knit fabrics

March 1, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Probably my biggest challenge in sewing with knits is the hemming. The stretch of the fabric makes it too easy to stretch out the hem while you’re sewing it. Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Pattern shows five ways… Read more ...

Video Sewing Pattern: Sew a swing tunic with a high low hem

February 28, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Ayisha from Craftepreneur shows how you can sew your own swing tunic or dress with a high-low hem. You won’t need a pattern because she shows how to make your own using a t-shirt that fits you how you like. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Inserting an invisible zipper

February 27, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Invisible zippers are magical notions. You just sew them in and they disappear into the seam allowance of your fabrics. Aside from the zipper pull, they’re practically invisible. They’re not hard to install, but you do need to follow a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Steampunk journal with zipper binding

February 24, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Zippers don’t always have to zip. The metal teeth make them an edgy embellishment even when you don’t need the functionality of a zipper. This steampunk style journal uses zippers as a binding and for a closure. You can get… Read more ...

Tutorial: Clutch bag with a serged zipper

February 22, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Did you know that you can install zippers using your sergers? I didn’t – until I saw this post at TrashN2Tees. Jenelle shows how you can make an easy serged clutch, including inserting the zipper. You can even use the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fringe hem jeans

February 18, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Troy from Thriftanista in the City shows what she did with a pair of jeans that was too long for her. Instead of just rehemming them to the correct length, she cut the length off and create a gorgeous deep… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt chrysanthemum

February 17, 2017 by Anne Weaver

With all the felt flowers that Melissa from Melly Sews is making, I can feel that spring is just around the corner! Her latest tutorial is for making a felt chrysanthemum. The little loopy flower is so pretty! And be… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric zippy toy for toddlers

February 16, 2017 by Anne Weaver

This zipper toy can keep small hands busy with some quiet play! Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a tutorial showing how to make one. The toy is a rainbow fabric panel with a matching color zipper in each stripe. Your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Rolled hem hand stitch

February 11, 2017 by Anne Weaver

A rolled hem made by hand has stitches creates a narrow rolled edge and has stitches that are practically invisible. It’s a beautiful finish for lightweight or sheer fabrics. BurdaStyle shows how you can sew a rolled hem by hand. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a zipper in a lined skirt

February 7, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Petro from Creative Homemaking shows how to sew a zipper into a lined skirt. Inserting the zipper between the lining and the skirt gives it a clean finish inside and out. Her tutorial includes written instructions and also a video… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shorten an open ended metal zipper

February 1, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Portia from Makery shows how she shortened a metal zipper for a recent project. It was an open ended zipper so she couldn’t just shorten from the bottom. She needed to shorten from the top, which meant moving the zip… Read more ...