Techniques – Sewing

Replacing a Zipper in a Jacket – Sewing Tutorial

April 30, 2021 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

So your favorite jacket has a busted zipper? Don’t throw it out! You can fix the zipper and save some money in process! Heather Handmade shows how to replace a zipper in an unlined jacket. Though it sounds like it… Read more ...

Oversized Hot Pad for Casserole Dishes – DIY Sewing Tutorial

April 21, 2021 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Most hot pads are big enough for a sauce pan or small baking dish.

But when you’re using a larger dish, like for casseroles, you need a larger hot pad. This oversized hot pad from Pin, Cut, Sew Studio is… Read more ...

7 Ways to Sew a Hem – Sewing Tutorial

April 20, 2021 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Once you’ve sewn a project or two, you realize there are lots of ways to hem a piece of fabric. Which one should you use? Well, that depends on what you’re making and what kind of fabric you’re using. Heather … Read more ...

How to Sew Puff Sleeves – Sewing Tutorial

March 23, 2021 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Add puff sleeves to any t-shirt or dress pattern with this easy pattern hack! Emily at Life Sew Savory shows how to make puff sleeves from a basic t-shirt sleeve. It’s an easy pattern variation that you can use to… Read more ...

Adding Colorblocking to a Sewing Project

March 20, 2021 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Colorblocking is a fun way to change up the look of a favorite sewing pattern or project. Melly Sews has a tutorial showing how to do it. Colorblocking not only adds color, but also shows off different parts or features… Read more ...

How to Make Continuous Bias Tape – Sewing Tutorial

March 7, 2021 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Once you start making your own bias tape, you’ll have a hard time using the packaged stuff from the fabric store. There are just so many more options with colors and patterns when you make it yourself! One of the… Read more ...

Sew Buttons Using a Sewing Machine – Sewing Tutorial

February 6, 2021 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

If you ask me what my least favorite sewing task is, there’s a good chance I’ll tell you it’s sewing buttons. (Or hemming pants, ha!) If you also dislike sewing down buttons, here’s a tutorial you’ll want to see… Read more ...

Tips and Tricks for Sewing Sweater Knit Fabric

January 26, 2021 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

With sweater knit fabric, you can create your own sweaters, hats, and other winter wear in a fraction of the time it would take to knit or crochet them. But the texture and the stretch of sweater knit fabric is… Read more ...

Throw Pillow with Invisible Zipper – DIY Sewing Tutorial

January 21, 2021 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Throw pillows are an easy way to update your decor, and they’re not hard at all to sew! Heather Handmade has a tutorial showing how to sew a throw pillow with invisible zipper closure. The invisible zipper makes your pillow… Read more ...

Convert a Sleeve Hem to a Cuff – DIY Sewing Tutorial

January 13, 2021 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

If your sewing pattern calls for a sleeve hem, you can easily covert that to a cuff instead. A cuff creates a clean finish at the sleeve and also allows for some fun color blocking or accent fabrics. Emily at … Read more ...

Types of Sewing Machine Needles and When To Use Them

January 7, 2021 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Though they may all look the same at first glance, there are some very important differences in types of sewing machine needles

. And if you use the wrong one for your project, you may end up with any number… Read more ...

Butterfly Method Double Welt Pocket with Flap – Sewing Tutorial

December 26, 2020 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

A double welt pocket and flap is a beautiful way to finish pockets on jackets, dressy or casual. Mayra at So Sew Easy shows how you can use the butterfly method to create a double welt pocket with flap. The… Read more ...

Book Review – Make Your Own Dress Patterns

November 17, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

“Anyone who can work through the labyrinthian directions for sewing that accompany the commercial pattern can surely learn the comparatively simple and clear rules for pattern making,” says nationally acclaimed sewing expert Adele Margolis. Her profusely illustrated primer allows you… Read more ...

How To Sew Zipper Tabs – Tutorial

October 24, 2020 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Zipper the wrong length for your project? No problem! You can use zipper tabs to shorten or lengthen a zipper. Zipper tabs also create a pretty finish for your project. Easy Peasy Creative shows how to create zipper tabs, with… Read more ...

How to Make an Adjustable Elastic Waistband – Sewing Tutorial

October 14, 2020 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

When my daughter was little, adjustable waistbands were a must for any pair of pants she owned. The ability to adjust the waistband as she grew could often give us another season or two before she truly outgrew them. Emily… Read more ...

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