Techniques – Page 38

Video tutorial: 1-step buttonhole

April 10, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how to make buttonhole using a buttonhole foot and a 1-step buttonhole feature on a sewing machine. It’s a video tutorial so you can watch her set up her work and see the machine stitch… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Burberry inspired metallic sleeve t-shirt

April 10, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Inspired by the metallic accents seen on a Burberry runway, Daniel from Studs and Buttonholes refashioned a t-shirt to give it metallic lame sleeves. Oh, how I am loving this!! Go to his blog for the tutorial. [photo from Studs… Read more ...

Tip: Marking buttonholes without chalk or disappearing markers

April 8, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Sew Chic shows how she marked the placement of buttonholes on the back of a dress. It was a special garment and she didn’t want to put chalk on the fabric. Go to her blog to see what … Read more ...

Video tutorial: Hong Kong finish for seam allowances and hems

April 5, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Professor Pincushion shares a video tutorial showing how to make a Hong Kong finish for your seam allowances and for a hem. Go to their video to see how it’s done. [photo from Professor Pincushion]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s Pixie Dust Dress with handkerchief hem

April 4, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Nap Time Crafters and Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop shares a tutorial for making her Pixie Dust Dress for little girls. It has a buttoned crossover bodice, a wide sash, and a layered skirt with a handkerchief hem. Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Twirly skirt with a trimmed tulle hem

March 28, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make a girl’s twirly skirt with a layer of tulle peeking out from the hem. She finishes the edge of the tulle with colorful bias tape so it’s sure to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Edgy asymmetrical zip vest from a man’s suit jacket

March 26, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Plan B shows how to refashion a man’s suit jacket into a woman’s zip-up vest. The asymmetrical zipper brings to mind a motorycle jacket. Exposed zippers also give it an edge. Go to Plan B to find out … Read more ...

Tutorial: Add hidden side pockets to skirts, pants, and dresses

March 23, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can add hidden side pockets to a finished garment. It can be a skirt, a pair of pants, or a dress. As long as it has side seams, it’s possible… Read more ...

Tutorial: Modern graphic clutch portfolio

March 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Oh, how I’m loving this modern graphic portfolio! Daniel Parker from Studs and Buttonholes made it, and he shares a tutorial showing how. The sewing is actually not complicated. It’s made like a large zippered pouch, though out of a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Rainbow zippers pouch

March 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make this happy rainbow zippered pouch. The bag is made entirely from zippers, all of them functional. You can unzip any one of them to get inside the pouch. … Read more ...

Tip: Using Steam a Seam on curved hems

March 12, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Portia from Miss P shares a gem of a hemming tip over at her blog. She shows her trick for using a fusible webbing tape (such as Steam a Seam) on a curved hem. Go there to see what she … Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy envelope pillow cover

March 12, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Delia from Delia Creates shows how easy it is to create a new cover for a throw pillow. The envelope style has overlapping flaps on the back that allow you to insert a pillow form. It’s easy to sew, with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hemming slippery fabrics that won’t take a crease

March 9, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Amity from Lolita Patterns shows how to put a hem on a slippery fabric, even the ones that won’t take a crease. It’s a trick she learned using a soft, sheer nylon seam tape to pull and hold the hem… Read more ...

Tutorial: Table runner with interchangeable ribbon trim

March 8, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make this simple but elegant ribbon trimmed table runner. The ribbon is threaded through buttonholes and can be changed to suit the season or your table decor. Go to her blog for the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Installing a zipper

March 8, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Melly Sews shares a tutorial over at Keeping It Simple showing how to install a zipper. Instead of basting the zipper in, she uses Scotch tape to keep it in place while she sews it in. Go to … Read more ...