Diamonds aren’t a girl’s best friend; a seam ripper is. Here are some essential tips to make sure you’re using your seam ripper/best friend correctly.

Would you like to know how to sew an invisible zipper fast and simple? Are you intimidated by sewing the invisible zipper? Let me show you the fastest and easiest way to insert an invisible zip that eliminates the need for pins and basting. You don’t need to fumble with pins, baste the zipper or press the zipper teeth flat before starting. This technique will help you to eliminate common problems and get professional results that you will be proud to show off.

There came a point I was overwhelmed in my sewing room. It was time to destash fabric. I need a fabric purge. Here's how I did it.

Inside: Sewing a straight line is so much harder than it looks. Here are the best tips for how to sew straight lines, including how to improve your sewing technique and tools to help you along faster. When I sat down to sew in my high school home economics class, I thought sewing straight lines was easy. Seriously, how

If you want to sew a sleeveless dress or blouse, you'll want to know how to sew an all-in-one facing. Learn two methods in this video.

This sewing tutorial will help you learn how to hem knit fabric with a serger or sewing machine. I’ve compiled my tried and true tips on hemming knits so that puckered hems and popped stitches are avoided

Learn how to Grading Altering Sewing Pattern Sizes. Modify your patterns to use the sizes that fit your body with this easy tutorial.

Quick & Easy Fabric Book Marks FREE Sewing Tutorial This project is perfect because it requires only 4″ × 4″ pieces of fabric, you can use all scr ...

How to create all-in-one facings! A tutorial for a clean, professional, top-stitching-free bodice finish!

Here's an excellent step-by-step tutorial by I Always Choose the Thimble, for organizing your sewing space by folding fabric to size. - Sewtorial

French seams are widely used to sew delicate fabrics. I always used French seams for my silk chiffon and organza garments. They give very nice and neat finish. Actually, I like them on any lightweight and mediumweight silk. And recently I used French seams to sew 100% silk pillowcases. You can find many good online tutorials how to sew French seams. But it seems to me that something is missing in those tutorials. So today I am going to add some tips on how to sew professionally looking French seams.

Don't stress over the tension dials on your sewing machine. Find out when and how to set and adjust thread tension.

Here’s a quick and easy tutorial that will show you how to add a side vent to any t-shirt pattern.

Time to sew for the boys! Make this cute bifold wallet for your little guy (or gal) with this step-by-step tutorial!

Garment Bag FREE Sewing Tutorial Be ready to travel handmade with a beautiful garment bag made by you! On the back, there is a large 24’’ x 14’’ pocket that ...

Tulle can be a little tricky to sew…but this great tutorial from Melly Sews breaks it down and shares a genius tip. Hint? Tape. Supplies: tulle rotary cutter & mat clear tape your sewing stuff Skill level: Adventurous Beginner. See the How to Sew with Tulle tutorial here! Love this tutorial? We encourage you to pin...Read More »

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Following on from our NEW invisible zipper tutorial, here’s how to attach your zipper to a facing with your sewing machine like a pro! NOTE: This tutorial is demonstrating a side invisible zipper (as used in our Chloe Pant and Libby A-line Skirt patterns)....

Many Oliver + S patterns make use of our signature hem facing. Here’s a photo tutorial for how to sew it.

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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

Here is a very interesting sewing tutorial for your sewing projects. Learn how to sew with the bobbin thread in the needle. Find out why you may need to do it.

Reusable Swiffer Pads DIY. Sewing tutorial for how to make Swiffer mop pads. Upcycled DIY swiffer pads or mop cover for a flash speed mop

Seam finishes are one of the best things about sewing! Here's 13 different ways to finish a seam that'll make the insides of your projects beautiful.

The best and easiest way to sew bias tape with mitered corners. I even made a little video for you to explain it super clearly.

Do you know what are pattern cards? What are they it for? And why is it essential to have them in your sewing room? Click here to find out the big secret.

Batch sewing is a great way to sew a lot in a little time. Here's 8.5 tips for faster batch sewing, the benefits it offers you and when to do it.

The Summer Storm Block of the Month takes you through a rainstorm in a forest as you make quilt blocks. Full tutorials.

Tips for planning and quilting with your home sewing machine by Christa Watson including using a walking foot and free motion design.

If a sewing patterns sleeves are too small for you, heres a simple adjustment to add more space into them and make sleeves larger.

Below is a tutorial on how to shirr with elastic thread. Before we begin, I must mention that this is a compilation of shirring techniques which I have learned from 3 specific resources: Portabellopixie, Craftstylish, and Heather Ross's book Weekend Sewing. And away we go....... Supplies ~ 1 spool of elastic thread ~ matching thread (must match your fabric) ~ fabric (i used Robert Kaufman's Kona Cotton Celery) ~ 1/4" elastic (optional) Instructions 1. Finish the upper raw edge of the bodice. I like to finish it by making a casing for a 1/4" elastic band. If you have 2 separate pieces (bodice and skirt) sewn together, you can turn the seam allowance into a casing for an additional band of elastic at the waist line. Simply finish the raw edge of the seam allowance and sew the edge of the SA to the bodice. After I have shirred the fabric, I then thread the elastic through the casing. This helps maintain and reinforce the shape of the garment. For now, just make the casing or finish the raw edges. You may want to mark your shirring lines on the fabric before you begin. Its recommended to mark every 1/4" to 1/2". I use my sewing foot to mark it (eyeball it), which works just fine for me and eliminates a step. If you are going to mark your fabric, mark the right side of the garment (visible side of the garment). Also, use tailors chalk, disappearing fabric ink, or some sort of erasable mark. 2. Wind the bobbin by hand with the elastic thread. It is very important not to stretch the elastic thread as you wind it. This is why you must do it by hand. There can not be any tension in the elastic thread. 3. Insert your bobbin into your sewing machine as you normally would. 4. Pull up the elastic thread as you normally would for regular bobbin thread. 5. I like to shirr with my walking foot. If you do not have a walking foot, then a regular foot will be just fine. With the right side of your garment facing up (elastic thread should be on the side that will not be visible on the completed garment), begin to take a few stitches, then back stitch to secure your thread. Stitch from one end to the other. 7. When you get to the end of your first row of stitches, back stitch and clip the threads. Turn the garment and begin sewing your next row the same way you did the first row. Another option (which is quicker) is when you get to the end of your first row of stitches, lift the presser foot, move the fabric over so that the needle is positioned over the next row. Lower the presser foot and needle. Pivot the fabric. Begin sewing the next row of stitches. Always back stitch when you come to the end of the elastic thread and make sure you have enough thread to complete a row. You may notice your first couple of rows don't gather as much as you'd like. Don't worry. As you continue to stitch more rows, your garment will gather more. 8. When you have completed shirring/smocking your garment, spray it with water. You will see your garment gather up nice and tight. Press your garment gently. Do not smooth the iron over the garment. Lightly press the gathers. 9. Thread your elastic through the casing/casings. 10. Stitch the elastic band ends to the garment. That's it! You're a shirr genius! Happy Creating =) Jamie Update: The Honey Girl Dress/Top sewing pattern (shown above) is available at Phat Fabric. Here's the link.

What stitch length should I use? Here is a quick review of the most common sewing situations and how to sew your best!

My recent poll regarding which type of project I should design was inconclusive. As I was straightening up an area of my sewing room, I found a lone charm pack, which immediately told me it wanted…

In this National Sewing Circle article, check out these five great ways to organize and store all of your sewing supplies.

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!

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Ok Ladies, I finally put together a tutorial! I have had so many of you ask me to do one, but between our family pictures and vacation las...

Here is a very interesting sewing tutorial for your sewing projects. Learn how to sew with the bobbin thread in the needle. Find out why you may need to do it.