Have you heard about Slow Sewing? Taking the time to sew a little something by hand. Pausing with a needle & thread, taking time, and reflecting on a project.
how to create shirring with elastic thread. It's a quick and easy technique that's really popular in women's wear right now.
Very less do we know that we can create textures and pattern with the things easily available at home. Here are few interesting ideas to try with fabric dying..
Eyebrow threading at home is very convenient and easy. Learn about the 10 simple & easy steps you need to follow to get shaped and defined eyebrows easily.
So last year I created an image called " The Thread of Life " inspired by Greek mythology for which I did some research on "The Fate Sisters" (by research of course I mean I Googled it). Thanks to my intensive knowledge-gaining process I obtained the
In today's culture of disposable fashion, the simple art of basic darning and mending has been all but forgotten.
Recently I've done a little free motion machine embroidery, or thread sketching. From some of the comments I received it's clear that this...
Learn about the variety of the different 16 stitches you can create on a serger and how they can be created differently from a standard machine. It comes down to a couple simple settings, including thread tensions. … More
I have an easy way to Gather Fabric that will give you even gathers. Even better, you will not have any broken stitches or tangled threads.
Short thread on how to do minimal work on shading and line art that makes your art 1000 times better sorry if this is confusing, ask and I’ll try to clarify
Tips and techniques to successfully sew with sheer fabrics. Find out what tools work best and the proper threads to purchase when sewing with sheer.
This is a dress design that uses a method created by zero-waste advocates, who seek to eliminate discarded fabric from garment factories.
When learning how to make a sewing pattern, there are several methods. This post walks you through using a woven garment to make a sewing pattern...
Free Printable Sewing Patterns and sewing tutorials: Learn how to sew, and create easy sewing projects and tutorials with our FREE SEWING PATTERNS, PDF available to download
First things first, before you dive into your embroidery project, I’d like to show you how you can start and finish your embroidery thread to secure it. Traditionally using knots to start and finish your embroidery thread is a big no-no. And there are several reasons for this. Firstly the knot can show through your
Don't stress over the tension dials on your sewing machine. Find out when and how to set and adjust thread tension.
If you can crochet, you can easily embellish and finish a garment with a sturdy, attractive edging technique.
Learn how to start hand stitching without a knot at the end of your thread creating a neater, smoother finish. You can use this for any hand stitching.
I long for an haute couture sleeve. That is, I crave a sleeve that is custom-fitted to my arm and shoulder and that works within the garment’s armscye. After years—or…
Want to learn how to sew a v-neck or learn tricks for a perfect V? Check out this v-neck video tutorial to score all my tips and tricks!
Even if your garment has lots of shaping and unusual pieces, making a pattern from it is straightforward—and doesn't require taking the garment apart.
How to do a ladder stitch (also know as an invisible stitch or hidden stitch) step by step video tutorial. This tutorial is perfect for beginners!
Learn how to start hand stitching without a knot at the end of your thread creating a neater, smoother finish. You can use this for any hand stitching.
Serger tension can be tricky for the beginner sewist. But with a little bit of clarity, you’ll know exactly how to turn those dials or knobs to achieve the perfect tension for all of your sewing projects.
Pro Tips with Sarah Neubert | Discover the art of visible mending and how it can revitalize your furniture. In collaboration with fiber artist Sarah...
Boro is the age old Japanese art of mending textiles and is literally translated as rags or scraps of cloth. As far back as the 17th century, peasants, merchants and artisans would patch up clothing…
Here's what to do when your sewing machine thread bunches up. Sewing machine thread bunching up on the top or underside of fabric is a common problem & a frustrating one! But don't despair, there are lots of things you can check to solve this issue. Refer to this checklist before call a sewing machine repair man!
If you've never picked up anything but a 12 inch ruler in your life, seeing the kind of rulers there are for pattern making can be jarring. There's a funny
This blog post explains in detail on how to backstitch with step-by-step explanations and photos. Click to find out more.
Sew directionally - This handy sewing tip helps you get both sides of the garment to stay the same length throughout the construction process.
French knots can be a bit tricky. Leading to a love or hate feeling. A couple of good tips will make sure you fall into the love camp!
Need a refresher on the different types of seams at your disposal? Or maybe you’re starting out and doing research to better acquaint yourself with your
In this guide, I am focusing on different types of threads for sewing. There are many types of sewing thread.
Lois Ericson shows you how to create uniquely colored and patterned fabrics with ordinary household bleach.
Learn how to machine-sew a hem to finish the pleated sleeves Pattern Hack "Dramatic Pleats" in Threads #194 (Dec. 2017/Jan. 2018).
