Serging and overlock stitches look complex, but they are super easy to remove. Easy to follow video guide to unlock the secret. Don't just pull!
Sewing a straight stitch seems like the most basic of sewing skills. It is the most used type of stitching, especially when it comes to beginner sewing
Serging and overlock stitches look complex, but they are super easy to remove. Easy to follow video guide to unlock the secret. Don't just pull!
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Learn how to fix ripped jeans - no sewing machine required with these visible mending techniques that will add character to the holes in your jeans
Serging and overlock stitches look complex, but they are super easy to remove. Easy to follow video guide to unlock the secret. Don't just pull!
Serging and overlock stitches look complex, but they are super easy to remove. Easy to follow video guide to unlock the secret. Don't just pull!
Serging and overlock stitches look complex, but they are super easy to remove. Easy to follow video guide to unlock the secret. Don't just pull!
Sewing knits and stretchy fabric beautifully is actually very easy, and this can all be done on a sewing machine. No serger required.
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Well, after y’all loved the Coach’s last post, I talked him into doing another one. Enjoy! I tried to explain that this was a one time deal the first time I agreed to post on the blog. It didn’t help when you readers started leaving comments about how funny my post was and now here...Read More
Serging and overlock stitches look complex, but they are super easy to remove. Easy to follow video guide to unlock the secret. Don't just pull!
See how to do an invisible stitch by hand, using the so-called ladder stitch, slip stitch, or even blind stitch. Easy and quick!
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!
Have you ever wondered how to sew a lined vest without any raw edges showing? Wonder no more! Here are two ways to do it. The first method has open shoulders and the second has the shoulders sewn shut. The pattern used in this tutorial is a self drafted miniature vest. I purposely choose fabric
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!
Quick No Sew Trick to Repair T-shirt Holes tutorial
For my daughter's, Little House on the Prairie party, the guests all made rag dolls. The girls did a great job, and the dolls turned out so adorable! Here are a few pics from the party. The girls had fun, and were so creative! I spread all the fabric strips out on the floor. Did I mention I get my fabric at Lily Bella Fabrics They are my favorite fabric shop! It was super easy for the girls to do, and they caught on right away. They could all do it themselves, which is always a bonus! Doesn't my daughter look lovely in her prairie attire? To make your own RAG DOLL You will need: 6 1" strips of white fabric 30ish strips if patterned fabric cut or torn into 1/2 inch to 1 1/2 inch strips 6 to 10 cotton balls For my fabric, I tore 1" strips of regular 45" fabric in strips, then cut it in half, so each piece of fabric ended up being about 22 1/2" long. Make the arms first. Tie a knot on the end of three of the strips of white strips, and braid about 6ish inches, leaving one side untied. You will tie it after the doll comes together, and you see how long you want the arms to be. Place 3 strips down on the floor first. This will be the head. Start layering 12 to 24 of the patterned strips on top of the white, with the printed side down. This will be the top of the dress. Layer more strips if you want it more full, less strips if you want the skirt less full. Make sure to leave about 3 strips out of the mix for additional ties you will need to make. Place 3 cotton balls in the center of the circle. This will be stuffing for the head. Reach your hand under the whole thing and flip it over, holding on to the middle. Then, tie a thin fabric strip around the neck, synching it in nicely. Next, decide what part of the white you want to be the face. Insert the braided arms in the middle of the fabric. Insert two or three more cotton balls for the chest. Flip the fabric over, and wrap another strip around as shown in the photos. Front Front Back Time for the bonnet. Cut a 3"x3" piece of fabric, and fold in half diagonally. Place over the head as a bonnet. Tie with another thin strip of fabric. Tie more fabric around the waist if you feel like it. I wanted more red, so I did. This is also a good time to tie the other arm off at the length you wan't, and cut the excess fabric off. I LOVE how she turned out. Wouldn't she be darling on a young girls bed? Five little rag dolls all in a row. Here are a few more closeups. They don't stand. I have them all on upside down cups. Thanks for stopping by. Get out your old fabric scraps, and make a rag doll. They are addictive! Have a Happy and Creative Day! Risa
There are many sewists out there who swear by sergers, and it's no wonder why! Similar to a sewing machine, a serger is used to sew pieces of fabric together, but it does so with a twist. Not only does a serger stitch fabric, but it also cuts off extra fabric and seals in hems with an overlocking stitch, all at once! By using this one-stop-shop machine, you can cut your sewing time in half and produce projects that look professionally sewn. See only some of what you can do with this page full of serger basics and 15+ Serger Sewing Projects! Your stitches will be stronger than if you use a sewing machine and your hems will be protected against fraying. In short, a serger is a godsend for the sewing process. Itching to try out a serger yourself? Whether you want to know more about what a serger is, how to operate one, or to find free serging patterns, this collection has something for you! In this list, you'll find everything from a guide on serging 101 to patterns for couture fall accessories. If you'd like to know more about sergers, read our guide, Is a Serger the Same as an Overlocker? You don't have to scour the internet for serger patterns anymore. We've done the heavy lifting for you so that you can get to sewing designer-level pieces right away. Click any link below, and your serger will do the rest! Plus, we're sharing advice from our readers who use sergers to help you before you buy or as a beginner. Sign Up For More Free Patterns >>>
Do you love decorating your bedroom? The room we sleep in is one of the most special places, and we think the decor should both make a statement and also be something you are excited to have on your bed. Why not DIY some fabulous pillowcases to create the perfect effect in your room? From
I’m a sucker for lots of throw pillows. My husband hates them and thinks we have too many pillows. I don’t think we have enough, and the kids agree because they like to use them to build pillow forts. So… majority wins around here. ;) Typically, I use my basic envelope pillow case tutorial, but this time I thought I would shake things up a bit and add a French
No need to fear sewing with lightweight, sheer fabrics when you learn these techniques for creating beautiful seams and hems.
Have you ever wondered how quilters and sewists get perfect seams? It's no secret, they use a Walking Foot. Improve your sewing with a Walking Foot
Today I'll be showing you my favourite neckline finish for knit fabrics. It's my personal method for sewing knit neckline bindings, and I prefer it to the standard method!
There are many sewists out there who swear by sergers, and it's no wonder why! Similar to a sewing machine, a serger is used to sew pieces of fabric together, but it does so with a twist. Not only does a serger stitch fabric, but it also cuts off extra fabric and seals in hems with an overlocking stitch, all at once! By using this one-stop-shop machine, you can cut your sewing time in half and produce projects that look professionally sewn. See only some of what you can do with this page full of serger basics and 15+ Serger Sewing Projects! Your stitches will be stronger than if you use a sewing machine and your hems will be protected against fraying. In short, a serger is a godsend for the sewing process. Itching to try out a serger yourself? Whether you want to know more about what a serger is, how to operate one, or to find free serging patterns, this collection has something for you! In this list, you'll find everything from a guide on serging 101 to patterns for couture fall accessories. If you'd like to know more about sergers, read our guide, Is a Serger the Same as an Overlocker? You don't have to scour the internet for serger patterns anymore. We've done the heavy lifting for you so that you can get to sewing designer-level pieces right away. Click any link below, and your serger will do the rest! Plus, we're sharing advice from our readers who use sergers to help you before you buy or as a beginner. Sign Up For More Free Patterns >>>
Learn sewing secrets that every beginner should know. These sewing tips will save you time and frustration!
How to Sew Spandex: In this instructable, I'm going to show you how to construct a one-piece spandex superhero costume using a home sewing machine. Contrary to popular belief, sewing spandex on a home machine is actually quite easy and effective with the right tools an…
Bunching thread? Breaking needles? Skipping stitches? It happens to the best of us. We consulted Becky Hanson of Singer Sewing Company to keep your sewing experience positively seamless.
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This method makes 1/2" binding from 2" strips, using 1/2" seam allowances, and allows you to have a nice unobtrusive join in your binding strip without agonizing over the length. It works every time. You can see the join in the print binding just to the left of the CenterBack seam. You may have to enlarge the photo to really see it well. The binding join seam is more obvious in this photo of a bound neckline with a collar added above. For 2" binding (1/2" finished width) you mark a point 3 3/4" from the end of the binding, and a point 3" on each side of your desired finishing point on your garment. Match the marked point on the binding to the marked point on the garment and stitch, stretching binding as needed, but NOT stretching the garment, until you get to the second marked point on your garment. Now mark 3 3/4" on the binding from your stopping point and cut your binding there. Now match the binding to itself, RST, with cut ends at a 90 degree angle, having a square of binding overlapping. Stitch from point to point lengthwise. (Pin first to check you have it placed correctly.) Trim allowances on stitched seam. Then stitch the joined binding to the garment edge. I usually do this RST and finish with a handstitch on the inside, but you can also stitch in the ditch. For a very flat finish, don't turn in the last allowance on the inside, leave it flat and trim close after stitching. This only works for knits or other non-ravelling fabrics, of course. These instructions were first seen by me in a book called 19 Shirts from One Pattern that I received as a premium at the State Fair one year. Its designs are not as dated as the styling might make you think, and the fundamentals are great. After all, there's only so much you can really do to a Tee without turning it into something else completely.
How to apply fusible interfacing - fusible interfacing is great for adding stability and stiffness to your sewing project. It's easy and quick!
Learn sewing secrets that every beginner should know. These sewing tips will save you time and frustration!
This easy welt seam tutorial is perfect for sewing beginners who are just learning to sew..
No Knots! I have a few pet peeves about sewing but my biggest one is tying knots. I have that little bitty sense of dread everytime I have to do it - partly because I can't see up close as well as I used to and partly that I like to make several knots and I hate the angst I have over trying to match them up so they're on top of each other. Anyway, here's a nice little technique for handsewing to do away with knots :) #1 double your length of thread/floss and thread the *tails* through the eye of the needle; this leaves a loop at the other end of your thread #2 starting from the back of your fabric, bring the needle up through the fabric to the front side but do not pull all the way through - leave the loop of your thread on the backside #3 push the needle through to the backside, leaving a small space between your original stitch and this new one #4 *this is a picture of the backside* after pulling the thread through from the front put your needle through the loop on the back #5 *this is a picture of the backside* now pull your thread firmly and you are ready to begin stitching! No Tails! One of my other pet peeves? Little thread tails poking up through your work ;) I use this technique on my softies/stuffies/stuffed toys. #1 okay, you've finished sewing up your seams and you've created a knot on the outside of your work #2 with the tail still attached, reinsert your needle as close as possible to your last stitch and then bring your needle up as far as possible from that stitch (basically the length of the needle but you can scrunch your fabric up on the needle so it will go further) #3 it should look something like this #4 now pulling the thread taut, scrunch the fabric up against your last stitch, then snip the thread close to the fabric and let go #5 voila! no peek-a-boo tails! I hope this helps some of you and my directions are clear enough. I'll permalink it in a side column for future reference.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This is a digital sewing pattern in PDF form, not a finished product. No physical items of any kind will be sent. There are no refunds. The personalization box exists to warn buyers of this a second time, simply enter the text "I understand" to proceed with your purchase. This digital pattern will show you how to make a super sweet whale shark. Make it as is for a small, cute friend or enlarge as big as you want with the included instructions for sizing up a pattern. The ocean's the limit! ♥ Included: Your .PDF download will include the whale shark pattern itself, printing instructions, suggested cutting layouts, 2 pages of sewing tips, and a step by step written tutorial along with accompanying full color photographs to help you complete your project. The pattern includes both a 1/4 inch seam allowance and the exact sewing lines. There is also a free video tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtigTD6Onm8 You do not need to purchase the pattern to view the video tutorial so if you are worried this project may not be suitable for you, you can watch the tutorial for an idea of what will be involved. ♥ Size: Your finished whale shark will measure around 11 inches long and 5 inches wide. ♥ Tools and Materials You Will Need: • Body Color Minky ( 13 x 11 in ) • Belly Color Minky ( 9 x 11 in ) • 1 Pair 15mm Safety Eyes • Air Soluble Marking Pen • Matching Thread • Stuffing + All other sewing supplies you may need for a regular sewing project including scissors, straight pins, sewing needles, and (optionally) a sewing machine. ♥ Language: English ♥ Skill Level: Beginner (2/10) This is an easy pattern, the most difficult part will be making sure everything lines up properly when working with a slippery fabric. ♥ Important Info: For the personalization enter the text "I understand". This box exists as a second warning for those who may not have fully read or understood what they were purchasing as many people purchase and are disappointed when it is a digital file. Entering any text will count as your understanding and agreement. There are no refunds on this item. You are free to sell items you personally create with this pattern as long as you provide credit for the pattern design. A link back to my site (www.BeeZeeArt.com) is greatly appreciated. You may not, under any circumstances, redistribute, sell, or otherwise claim this pattern, including associated photos, as your own. Feel free to message me if you have any further questions.
Learn how to use a seam ripper, including a trick that even many experienced sewing people don't realize they can do to remove stitches fast!
I really have come to feel that window treatments and lighting fixtures are like the jewelry of a room. They can take a nice room and make it a WOW room. Valances are a great way to give your windows some extra attention. Here are some easy no-sew valance projects to give you some ideasRead the Post
How to start sewing without a knot. You'll love this handy sewing tip!
