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Sewing tutorial: How to shorten a zipper

October 10, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: How to shorten a zipperI have a huge stash of zippers I’ve picked up through the years.  I find it’s easier just to have a bunch of zippers on hand rather than running out to the fabric store every time I need one.  But…… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Stitching in the ditch

September 16, 2019 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Sewing tutorial: Stitching in the ditch If you want to finish off a lining or a cuff, stitching in the ditch is your friend.  If you’ve never tried this technique before, you’ll love it for creating a clean finish in a short amount of time!  Melissa… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Easy trick for sewing clear elastic in your serger

September 10, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Easy trick for sewing clear elastic in your serger Clear elastic is often used when sewing knits when you need to keep your fabric from stretching.  The thin elastic stabilizes the seam while still allowing it to stretch.  Emily from Life Sew Savory shows how you can sew clear… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Use a facing to finish a neckline

September 5, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Use a facing to finish a necklineHave you ever tried to do a standard double-fold hem on a neckline?  That’s a disaster waiting to happen.  Sometimes you can do a double-fold hem, but a facing will usually give a cleaner finish.  Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Tips for sewing knit fabric

August 30, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Tips for sewing knit fabric Sewing knit fabrics isn’t any more difficult than sewing woven fabrics, but it is different. And if you’ve only ever sewn wovens it can be frustrating.  Heather from Heather Handmade has some tips and tricks for sewing knit fabrics.  They’re… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: How to make spaghetti straps

August 29, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: How to make spaghetti strapsSpaghetti straps are so pretty but kind of boggle the mind when you think about sewing and then turning those long narrow tubes of fabric.  But it can be done!  Jennifer Beeman from Grainline Studio shows how to sew and,… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: How to sew a French seam

July 31, 2019 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Sewing tutorial: How to sew a French seam Use a French seam to create a clean finish on the inside of your lightweight to medium weight garments.  Petro from Easy Peasy Creative shows how to sew a French seam.  It’s an easy seam finish that creates a clean… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Installing heavy duty snaps

June 30, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Installing heavy duty snaps Heavy duty snaps are a great alternative to other closures on heavier weight fabrics.  Think denim, canvas, leather, etc.  Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can install heavy duty snaps.  They’re so much faster than sewing buttonholes and buttons… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Sew an invisible zipper without a special presser foot

June 26, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Sew an invisible zipper without a special presser foot Need to sew an invisible zipper but don’t have a special invisible zipper presser foot?  No problem!  An invisible zipper foot is actually not necessary.  Heather from Heather Handmade has a tutorial showing how to sew an invisible zipper with… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Serged neckband on knits

June 23, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Serged neckband on knits Getting a great finish on a knit neckband using your serger can be easy if you know a few tricks and tips. Lisa from Pink Hollybush Designs is here with a video and blog tutorial to walk you step by… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: How to raise and lower a dart

May 12, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Raising and lowering a dart can improve the fit of your Me Made garment. Lisa from Pink Hollybush Designs is here with a tutorial that explains where the dart should be located, and how to easily raise or lower it… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Adjust bobbin tension for front loading bobbins

May 4, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Adjust bobbin tension for front loading bobbinsUsually when people talk about adjusting tension on your sewing machine, they’re referring to the upper thread tension.  That’s easy to adjust by just turning a knob.  But did you know if you have a front loading bobbin, you can… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Make your own quilted leather

April 29, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Quilted leather (or faux leather) adds an edgy look to an outfit or bag.  If you’re lucky, you may be able to find some quilted leather in the fabric store, but it tends to be pretty expensive and the selection… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Sewing metal snaps with a sewing machine

March 31, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Sewing metal snaps with a sewing machineWhen I made my daughter a bodysuit last year, I was nearly brought to tears sewing on those little snaps.  Everything else went so smoothly, but those little metal snaps at the crotch were such a pain to sew!  Beth… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: How to use a seam ripper

March 28, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: How to use a seam ripperYour seam ripper is probably NOT your favorite sewing tool, but it’s one that most of us reach for quite often.   Petro from Easy Peasy Creative has a tutorial showing how to use a seam ripper effectively so you can… Read more ...
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