Stay stitching happens right at the beginning of the process of producing a fine garment. Learn how to sew stay stitch step by step and why.

Weaving in ends...every crocheter's nemesis. Not many people enjoy the finishing aspects of crocheting. I don't always love them either. But did you know that there is a pretty neat shortcut when learning how to weave in ends?

Top-stitching is a really handy technique, especially for sewing projects like a tote or any other sort of bag. Learn how to top stitch here!

Stay stitching happens right at the beginning of the process of producing a fine garment. Learn how to sew stay stitch step by step and why.

The secret to a polished, professional finish on all your garments? It's understitching. This sewing technique keeps the facing from rolling outside of the garment and helps you to press a crisp edge along necklines or anywhere the garment is faced.

Need to increase a stitch in knitting? This tutorial demonstrates how to add a stitch in knitting using the Bar Increase, the easiest method for beginners!

Today’s topic is somewhat of an advanced one, but it’s not necessarily hard to understand. It’s about how to measure your hips. Most of the pattern instructions I’ve seen, including American sewing patterns such as the “Big 4″ and European sewing patterns such as Burda and Patrones, tell you to simply measure the widest part of your […]

Many knit fabrics can be difficult to sew on, but stitching with a twin needle can help your hemming and altering go easier. Get that store-bought quality everyone is looking for, but do it yourself with a twin needle and a basic hemming technique! … More

Learn how to do a hand sewn buttonhole with this easy tutorial. Hand stitch buttonholes made with a buttonhole stitch.

Sew directionally - This handy sewing tip helps you get both sides of the garment to stay the same length throughout the construction process.

If you ever wondered how to make a sewing pattern bigger or smaller, which is also known as pattern grading, you are at the right place. In this article, we are going to go through different methods of pattern grading, how to do it and which one to chose. We are also going to touch

I often get a question from my readers - how to sew straight? In this guide, I will show you how to easily keep stitching lines straight. I will talk about topstitching mostly because keeping seam allowances equal is a different topic. Have you ever had problems with crooked stitching lines? I bet you had. Even intermediate sewists are struggling sometimes to do it and had to rip and redo stitching. But sewing in a straight line is much simpler than you think. And I want to help you to sew straight every time.

Learn how to cross stitch with this easy guide.

Do you dislike how your knitting looks after you've woven in the tails? Or do the ends wriggle free and poke through? Or do you just want to learn how else to weave in ends? Then click through and read on to learn how to do it like the pros!

The hem stitch is a stitch that every sewer needs to know. Learn the different types and how to sew a hem stitch in this article. The stitch is useful for a lot of different projects.

I have to be honest, woven t-shirts are usually not my friend. I have a hard time fitting them and bias tape makes me cringe (but so do facings)….it’s so hard. But, before my trip to Utah I really wanted to sew up some new rayon tops and was so happy I did – there’s […]

Quick and easy way to join the new yarn in crochet. No need to use a needle to weave in yarn ends. Showing how to do it using double crochets but works...

Most sewing patterns are made for an "ideal" hourglass shaped woman. And as everyone on planet Earth knows, not all of us are shaped the same way! This is what makes sewing so awesome. You can sew your clothes to fit you and your wonderful shape perfectly.

Er zijn een hoop DIY projecten die helemaal niet gemaakt te hoeven worden met de machine, maar je ook makkelijk met de handsteken kan doen.

Shirring is an old technique, I know. (Shirring and smocking aren’t actually originally done with elastic…..but it sure makes things easier. And faster.) Sometimes I assume everyone knows how to do it. But then I get another email asking how to shir (or smock) fabric. So it reminds me I shouldn’t assume…………..because it is …

Top-stitching is a really handy technique, especially for sewing projects like a tote or any other sort of bag. Learn how to top stitch here!

The split stitch is a lovely outline stitch. It's raised a bit from the surface of the fabric, and it has a lovely, almost-braided look to it. It also forms a more continuous line - unlike the backstitch where you can see the individual stitches. Here's how to split stitch. See how easy it is?

This sewing basic tutorial will teach you how to sew a gathering stitch for perfect ruffles every time.

When I looked around online, I can’t find much information about the difference between the Stretch and Jersey machine sewing needles. Both are supposed to be used when sewing knit type of fabric. My impression is that the Stretch needle is used to sew seriously stretchy fabric such as bathing suit or dance wear, but the Jersey needle is […]

Alterations are a basic sewing skill that many take for granted. Learn the basics, skip the dry cleaners bill and do it yourself.

How to Mend Holes in Woolens {Mending}Do you have a favorite wool sweater that has a small hole starting to show? This tutorial will show you how to fix it right up so you can keep on loving it! All you'll need is addition to this post is needle, thread in the color of the sweater and a bottle or block to work on!View This Tutorial

"I like contouring because it’s easy and it can save you a whole load of construction trouble if you do it right. I’ve had times when I haven’t contoured and I’m left with a whole load of excess fabric that I can’t get rid of, rendering the garment unwearable and it’s annoying! This tutorial will probably make a lot more sense if you watch my more in-depth tutorial on contouring! It’s not a prerequisite, but it will help."

tutorial on joining the ends of quilt binding

This list of 20 handmade Christmas gifts to start sewing now is sure to give you plenty of ideas to get started on while you have plenty of time.

How do you decide which darning/mending technique to use? Some questions to consider: -is the patch going to be visible or will it blend in? -what type of garment are you repairing? -how much time do you want to spend mending? When it comes to mending, there is never an exact yes or no answer. It is (almost) always th

If you want to do hand embroidery, you really need to know how to backstitch. The backstitch is probably THE most common outline stitch. It gives a nice, smooth, continuous line. If you're going to be stitching tight curves make sure to use a shortish stitch length. Otherwise, just use a stitch length you're comfortable with and

Raquel Rodrigo adds delicate floral embroideries to crumbling walls and urban architecture.

Today’s topic is somewhat of an advanced one, but it’s not necessarily hard to understand. It’s about how to measure your hips. Most of the pattern instructions I’ve seen, including American sewing patterns such as the “Big 4″ and European sewing patterns such as Burda and Patrones, tell you to simply measure the widest part of your […]

How to do the stem stitch is not really the question we’re going to address here today – although it’s part of the question. Beyond the “how-to” of the stem stitch, let’s explore a question that comes up often here on Needle ‘n Thread and that seems to be trending right now: How can I ...

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!

A step-by-step tutorial on how to do the mattress stitch in knitting. Easy to follow instructions for beginners for seaming two knitted pieces

In this blog post I share some hints and tips (along with a video) to help you when stitching with DMC Light Effects thread.

Aurora Sisneros shows you a quick and easy way to take in a shirt by yourself without using a dress form.