As with life, along your sewing journey there are moments that change you. Things you learn that blow your mind, and change the way you do things. When things like this happen, it can totally alter the way you think about sewing. Stop you from cringing over sewing an armhole, from shying away from certain […]
Oh, it's been a busy few days! We spent the weekend in London which was amazing, but wow! So. Much. Walking!!!! By Saturday evening we'd managed a whopping 11.5 miles. I don't mind admitting my
Need a new sewing kit? We have compiled a list of different 30 different DIY sewing kits that you can create from your home.
How to Sew a Four-hole Button by Hand. Repair damaged clothing quickly and effortlessly. Easy hand-sewn tutiorial. How to Sew a Four-hole Button by Hand
In this tutorial, we show you how to add ric rac to your favorite fabrics to create beautiful reversible cloth napkins perfect for any table.
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Well, I am hoping you will agree with me that this is better late than never?! Was originally scheduled for October…….so moving along……..here it is at last. The plan is to c…
This is the ultimate guide to sewing with piping. Learn how to sew with piping, and how to make it yourself. Sewing with piping is easy - if you know the right tips and tricks.
These sewing projects include free sewing patterns, sewing tips, and easy sewing ideas for beginners to experts. Make DIY home decor, clothing, and jewelry!
In today's culture of disposable fashion, the simple art of basic darning and mending has been all but forgotten.
Sometimes, you want to sew a garment but you can't find a pattern for it! Here are some tips to teach you how to sew without a pattern! Read on here!
I don’t know how to knit, and sadly I don’t have enough money to purchase endless pairs of gorgeous American Duchess stockings, so having beautiful period looking stockings to go with my outfits has always seemed an unattainable dream. Instead I made do by layering coloured nylon stockings until they were thick enough to look period, or using modern silk blend socks, but I’ve always wanted to come up with a solution that was closer to a period stockings. After a bit of trial and error, I’ve developed a pattern and method for making a reasonable facsimile of period stockings. It’s not entirely period accurate, but it gives a very plausible effect for 18th-early 20th c wear. For the pattern, I was inspired by stockings like these: My pattern has a back seam, a pointed back heel detail, darts to shape around the heel and ankle, and seams running around the side of the feet. I chose the pointed back heel detail, rather than the seam that runs all the way down the ankle and …
Given the choice, I prefer hand sewing over machine and appliqué has got to be one of my favourite techniques. It’s like a form of art, I guess – the way you can take the teeniest, tin…
This is a really good tutorial and you don't need a sewing machine (although I would probably top stitch the leather with my sewing machine). Top Photo: The Cherry Blossom Girl holding a $688...
Basic Stitches Britannica Online Encyclopedia Dressmaking is a craft of making dresses. It is the basis and the start of the fashion world. When you make dresses, you will be called a dressmaker or historically, modiste. Learning the basics of...
One of the many benefits of sewing your own wardrobe is that you can customize handmade projects however you like. Kaysie of KZJO'STUDIO shared this beautiful Shell Edge Finish Tutorial that is the perfect finishing touch for many different knit sewing projects. This lovely accent will transform any basic piece into a one-of-a-kind creation. Click here for the entire tutorial and happy sewing! In her example, Kaysie uses KZJO'STUDIO Ashlin Dress Sewing Pattern to add her shell edge finish, but you can use this technique on almost any knit sewing pattern. Order your Ashlin Dress along with many more Indie Sewing Patterns at Girl Charlee today! Kaysie's tutorial includes many sewing tips for readers like the suggestion of using a contrast thread to show off the shell edge. This is such a fun added touch, why not show it off? Don't forget to practice on a scrap piece of fabric before sewing your Ashlin to master the technique and see how your stitches will look. The Ashlin is designed to be sewn in a stable knit fabric including Cotton Lycra and Ponte De Roma. A few of my picks from the store: Follow Girl Charlee Fabrics's board Knit Fabric Sewing Tutorials on Pinterest. We hope you enjoy this tutorial! We love to see what you sew up so please send 1-2 images* of any project you make with Girl Charlee Fabrics to [email protected] and you might see your creation featured in our next Knit Picks! *Please note that all images submitted are subject for Girl Charlee promotional use. Happy Sewing! ~ Heather & The Girl Charlee Team SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave
I made myself a Victorian bicycle sweater out of 100 % wool knit fabric and there was enough to make a matching beret, too!
Today I have a quick little tutorial for you to show you how I clean finished both the neckline and the armholes of my Colette Moneta Peplum. When making the sleeveless version of the Moneta [V1], the
Now that I’m working on my book, I won’t be working at the Stitch and Sew Studio as much during open sew hours; however, I will still be teaching classes there on the weekends. :) Durin…
Enhance any edge with a shell hem using just a basic needle and thread.
How I’ve Started Making More Eco-Conscious, Ethical Decisions About My Clothes Photo by Akil Mazumder I recently discovered that one of my favorite clothing brands, H&M, isn’t as et…
I had several people e-mail me and ask about pin stitching after reading my last journal entry , so I decided to create a tutorial and show...
Download these easy instructions on how to enlarge any pattern, from small templates to your own halfscale designs.
Here is an up close and personal look at Bridging (Faggoting) along with a few tips. I first fell in love with this technique 32 years ago when I recieved a Feltman Brothers outfit as a baby gift for my oldest. (32 years ago......that actually hurt to write!) Anyway, it wasn't until I started working at our local Heirloom Sewing store that I found good instructions and could give it a try! It is a very old technique used to attach lace or a tiny bias band to fabric. I discovered that the biggest secret is basting the fabric and lace to piece of light weight interfacing. This keeps the two pieces the correct distance apart. Try not to stitch into the interfacing. My thread of choice at the moment is a polyester/cotton blend sewing machine thread. I find that the thread tangles less if I use Bee's Wax on the thread. This is not a complicated stitch. It just takes a little practice getting the spacing or the stitches correct and remembering to keep the thread under the needles for each stitch. The instructions for the Bridging (Faggoting) are included in many of my patterns and the "Heirloom Embroidery" book. I would love to hear if you are giving this technique a try! Michie'
Today's post is all about how to sew a welt pocket! This simple welt pocket tutorial is all you need to tackle this sewing technique!
Today we’re going to talk about creating removable knee pads and we will be adding a gusset to the Jutland Pants! I’m adding both of these features to the heavy work pants I’m making for my Uncle. My inspiration is the brand of pants my Uncle likes to wear (Kühl) which always include a gusset. Creating Removable Knee
Hey all, So I found this shrug jacket on One Avian Daemon's blog. I decided to try and see if I could make my own version from jersey kn...
My own hand-spun Perendale and natural-dyed yarn work in progress. Dyes are eucalyptus leaves, coffee, green tea, NZ flax seed pod, walnuts, onion skin.
For my birthday I received a sewing kit from my dear friend Erika. The sewing kit was for a sewing kit, which is kind of a funny thing to say. And in actually it was labelled as an 18th Century Housewife. The kit was a collaboration between Sewstine , one of my favorite 18th Century Costumers and m
Originally shared here in 2012, this is still one of my favorite knitted pieces ever. Knitted art by Caroline Gates via Cardiac Art. Knit Organ Patterns: This post contains affiliate links.
One of the things I love the most about being able to sew, is being able to make just about whatever I want. One of my favorite things to create is unique and personalized baby gifts. Last year I made this one for a friend to give to a friend of hers. The blocks were a huge hit! So this year, I got another request for baby blocks—this time for a baby girl. I…
It's that time again - I'm featuring my top ten crafts to make this week from last Tuesday's linky party. I hope you find something fabulous that you'd like to make this week as well. I had to narrow it down from over 902 posts. Whew! These are just the 10 tutorials that I had time to highlight right now, you'll see many more on this and the other Tip Junkie sister sites as well. So a huge thank you for those who took the time to link up their fabulous tutorials! 19. Sewing Machine Tips - These
The moment I saw these photos, something stirred inside of me. Artist Jose Romussi breathes new life into old photos by embroidering colorful thread onto
