Sewing Tutorial: Quick method for easing in a sleeve

Tutorial: Quick method for easing in a sleeve

Do you avoid sewing patterns with set-in sleeves? Easing in a sleeve cap is no fun, and even when you’re being super duper careful, there’s the chance a tuck or two will sneak in. Heather from Feather’s Flights shares a tutorial at Craftsy showing a quick method for easing the sleeve cap. Not only is it fast, but it creates a smoother gather so there’s less chance of those annoying tucks.

Click below for her tutorial:

The Quickest Way to Ease a Set-In Sleeve, by Feather’s Flights

[photo from Feather’s Flights on Craftsy]

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

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