Techniques – Page 28

Tutorial: Add a slit to a seam with a clean finish

February 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Many garments feature a slit at the bottom of a seam, whether it’s a side slit on a pair of pants or shirt hem, or a slit at the back of skirt. Camelot Fabrics shares a tutorial on their blog… Read more ...

Tutorial: Two ways to line a tote bag

January 23, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Linings are not required for a tote bag, but they sure give it a nicer finish and make it sturdier. Plus, you can use the lining to add a surprise bit of color or pattern to your bag. Sara from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dimensional ribbon embellishments

January 23, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sewing down a strip of decorative ribbon is an easy way to embellish a project. But look at this ribbon. It’s got dimension. Sew4Home shares a tutorial showing how to achieve this effect using piping. Dimensional ribbon like this would… Read more ...

Don’t mispronounce your sewing terms! Watch these videos to see how to say them correctly

January 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver

There is no dorkier feeling than realizing that you don’t know how to pronounce a word, particularly a word related to a subject that you know and love. With so many of us learning sewing through tutorials and books, it’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a rolled hem on your sewing machine

January 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how you can make a rolled hem on your sewing machine, with the help of a special rolled hem foot. The rolled hem foot has a little curl in the front that will roll the edge of your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Common types of zippers, plus how to install a jacket zipper that lines up perfectly

January 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

The first time you look at the zipper section of the fabric store, you’ll probably notice that they come in a variety of colors and lengths. But look closely at the packaging and the actual zipper workings and you’ll see… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bohemian ribbon throw pillow

January 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This Bohemian-inspired ribbon pillow is absolutely gorgeous. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit created it and she shares a tutorial showing how you can make one too. You’ll need lots of strips of pretty ribbons. You may have some already as… Read more ...

Tutorial: Use dollar store headbands to make an exposed elastic waistband

January 8, 2015 by Anne Weaver

An exposed elastic skirt looks okay with a simple white or black band of elastic, but when you can use elastic in a fun color or print it’s really awesome. I don’t have a local source for wide elastic in… Read more ...

Tutorial: Use a gathering foot to ruffle or gather fabric quickly

January 7, 2015 by Anne Weaver

A gathering foot makes fast work of gathering up a length of fabric, whether for a long ruffle or to gather a skirt to a bodice. (The first time I heard of a gathering foot was AFTER I had just… Read more ...

Tutorial: Install an invisible zipper in a French seam

January 6, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Carolyn from Handmade by Carolyn shows how you can install an invisible zipper in a French seam. French seams are a nice finish as they encase the seam allowances. But when a seam also needs to have an invisible zipper,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy zipper storage

January 6, 2015 by Anne Weaver

I have an ample (ahem, crazy) zipper stash. It fills a 15 qt. tote! But with so many zippers, I actually find it difficult to find the one I need. Gina from Gina’s Craft Corner has a clever storage solution… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bohemian inspired tassel pillow

January 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial for making this Bohemian inspired tassel pillow. The two toned pillow looks like it’s been dip dyed, but it’s actually fabric paint which requires less prep. Her tutorial shows how to paint… Read more ...

Tutorial: 3 types of pockets

December 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver

I am a pocket girl. I NEED to have my pockets to hold my keys and phone and other whatnot I seem to carry around with me. If a sewing pattern doesn’t include pockets, it’s easy enough to add them… Read more ...

Video tutorial: How to install a fly front zipper

December 27, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Deby from So Sew Easy shows how to sew in a fly front zipper. If you’ve never installed a fly front zipper before, you may be thinking it’s a super complicated or magical process. It’s actually not that hard once… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to sew an invisible zipper

December 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Installing an invisible zipper is one of those sewing tasks that sounds difficult (It’s a zipper, and it’s invisible! Ack!) but it’s actually pretty straightforward once you get past your zipper anxiety. Deanna from Sew McCool shares a tutorial… Read more ...