Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
I 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 ... 
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 ... 
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 ... 
Have 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 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 ... 
Spaghetti 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 ... 
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 ... 
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 ... 
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 ... 
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 ... 
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 ... 
Usually 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 ... 
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 ... 
When 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 ... 
Your 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 ...