Sewing

Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew

Tutorial: Scribbly stitching applique

by

Pam from Threading My Way shows how to do scribbly stitching applique that works well for stitching around tiny or complex applique pieces.  It might also be referred to as wonky stitching or sketchy stitching.   It looks like free motion… Read more ...

Tutorial: Handkerchief hem play dress

by

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can make a girl’s handkerchief hem dress.  It’s a pretty play dress, with a simple sleeveless bodice and a layered handkerchief skirt. She uses her Fiesta Frock pattern (free)… Read more ...

Tips for tangle-free hand sewing

by

Nothing is more frustrating when hand sewing as your thread getting all knotted and tangled.  Now you’ve got to stop and either pick out the tangle or worse, find a way to end the thread and just cut it out… Read more ...

Tutorial: Elastic thread shirring

by

Elastic thread shirring is an easy way to add stretchy gathers to a garment.  Use it for a waistband, a bodice, a neckline, or wrist cuffs.  Rows of stitching with elastic thread in the bobbin creates the stretchy gathers.  Modkid… Read more ...

Tutorial: Braided Zipper Bracelet

by

Sewing notions don’t always have to be used for sewing.  Steph from The Silly Pearl shares a tutorial at Blitsy showing how you can make this braided zipper bracelet.  Metal zippers will work best because the shiny teeth stand out… Read more ...

Tutorial: Prairie points throw pillow

by

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making a pillow edged with prairie points.  The back is an envelope closure with buttons, with three prairie points accenting each buttonhole.  They used a package of pre-cut charm squares to make all of the… Read more ...