Do you ever shy away from sewing fashions, since getting the right fit may seem daunting? Don't worry—you're not alone. During the next two Sewing With
Accurately laying out a sewing pattern is an essential part of constructing any project. The guidesheet is like a GPS printout. It explains all the
After my last post on working with McCall’s M6696 shirtdress, I checked out some books on pattern fitting. One of my library books is “Pattern Fitting with Confidence” by longtime…
Sewing With Nancy has been on PBS for over 30 years. Gosh, it really doesn't seem like that long. I love what I do and hope that through sewing education, you
After my last post on working with McCall’s M6696 shirtdress, I checked out some books on pattern fitting. One of my library books is “Pattern Fitting with Confidence” by longtime…
Handbags are more popular than ever! They are easy to sew and require far less fabric and time than quilts. They're always the right size and fit
Note from Nancy: The fusible interfacing is the key to the construction of this design. Don’t choose a heavy fusible interfacing, light is best! This quilt
Back in the day, each pattern size was printed on tissue paper. Convenient, but not economically savvy in today's economy.
During the three-part series, we take a simplified approach to landscape quilting. It's all about trees—dark-shaded trees, light-colored tress, snow-accented
Celebrate March as National Quilting Month and sew a super-easy quilt, with six fun fabrics, and Nancy Zieman’s I Sew For Fun Two-Piece Quilt Block Tutorial
The recording of the new two-part Sewing With Nancy mini-series, Tried and True Sewing & Quilting Tips, took place during Nancy’s Notions annual Sewing
Find my hemming tips and more in The Absolute Easiest Way to Sew, and watch on Sewing With Nancy's three-part series on The Absolute Easiest Way to Sew (Part
Join Nancy Zieman for part-two of Magic Inch Quilts on Sewing With Nancy with modern quilters and husband/wife team Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr. Often we think
In this collection of sewing tutorials, tips, and techniques, you'll learn The Absolute Easiest Way to Sew. My tips are also featured in the best-selling book
Create small works of fiber art! We’ve all doodled, sketching with short pencil strokes or shapes in the margins of notes or homework. In part one of the
The common sense approach that I prefer takes the mystery out of the pattern-fitting puzzle. In Solving the Pattern Fitting Puzzle Part Two, I’ll continue
The serger is an invaluable tool when sewing knit garments. It has so many uses besides knits, though. Change the tension settings on your serger to create
Join me for part-two of Magic Inch Quilts on Sewing With Nancy with modern quilters and husband/wife team Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr. Often we think about
Do you use your serger sewing machine to its fullest? Are you using it for more than just clean finishing edges? To ensure you are getting the full value from
A 4-patch quilt block is a quilting basic. Four squares of the same size sewn together is an ideal way to learn how to quilt. Yet, this basic quilt block
Learn the simple steps for making French Fold quilt binding.
The beauty of sewing knits is that there are very few rules to follow. The sewing is truly simple.
The serger is an invaluable tool when sewing knit garments. It has so many uses besides knits, though. Change the tension settings on your serger to create
A good stabilizer prolongs the life of machine embroidery, helps keep the stitches intact, and keeps your sewing machine running smoothly. Stabilizers play a
There’s something magical about quilts. Perhaps it’s the creative process of selecting color combinations, arranging the blocks to create an...
Learn each of Nancy Zieman’s pattern fitting techniques for your next garment sewing project. During the two Sewing With Nancy episodes featuring the show,
Free-motion quilting—that’s a technique that most beginner quilters wouldn't consider learning. Not so according to Sewing With Nancy guest, Molly Hanson, who
YouTube sewing tutorial on how to sew straight using different seam guides for your sewing projects.
Its Small Size Means It Can Go Just About Anywhere! A charming little camper stars in this fun quilt block and can be used however you want. Add a border or two and make it into a mini quilt, make a pot holder, or use it in a larger project. The block, from Pink Simplicity …
Stitch a set of four napkins in an hour or less with my sew-easy mitered corner technique. Ideal for a summer luncheon, picnic, or handmade hostess gift.
Schedule an I Sew For Fun Kids’ Camp this summer with your little sewing partner. You may end up doing up doing much of the work, but that’s okay! The LOVE
Curved seams have been in traditional quilt blocks for years. Unfortunately, curved seams are not necessarily fun or fast to sew, until now. Using two
There’s something magical about quilts. Perhaps it’s the creative process of selecting color combinations, arranging the blocks to create an...
We're shining the summer sewing project spotlight on a few of our favorite June Tailor Quilt As You Go Projects with a QAG Totes Sewing Round Up! And we've
Free-motion quilting—that’s a technique that most beginner quilters wouldn't consider learning. Not so according to Sewing With Nancy guest, Molly Hanson, who
Two years ago, today, we lost our dear friend Nancy Zieman. As we continue to celebrate Nancy's legacy, we remember her strength, perseverance, and many
All blocks will feature fabrics from the NEW! Prismatics Fat Quarter Bundle or NEW! Bali Batik Tropical Cove Fat Quarter Bundle along with our Exclusive
Celebrate Summer Sewing and stitch our Dresden Summer Flower Trio of Table Mats—made with the Easy Dresden Ruler Template and triple-dyed Bali Batik Fabrics
Do you ever shy away from sewing fashions, since getting the right fit may seem daunting? Don't worry—you're not alone. During the next two Sewing With
