The queen of no-sew projects is back and I’m excited to share this EASY DIY No-Sew Reversible Cloth Napkin tutorial with you today. That’s right, even if you can’t sew, it’s no biggie! Can’t cut a straight line? Me either! No need to even have a skill in that! Each diy no-sew napkin should take […] Pin It

The Importance of Ease and Measurements and Presenting Christine Jonson’s “Perfect Sizing” Worksheet “This will revolutionize sewing!” is what I keep hearing every time I present my “Perfect Sizing” Worksheet at a workshop. I am so excited to offer this formula to help you make good decisi

I am going to show you how to sew a hem that is perfect every time. There are a lot of sewing tutorials that just say "sew a hem"

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I am going to show you how to sew a hem that is perfect every time. There are a lot of sewing tutorials that just say "sew a hem"

Today we're going to talk about quilting patterns on our Tamarack Jackets! This is, I think, one of the most fun parts of making a Tamarack because there are so many options to choose from, the possibilities are literally endless! Before we get too carried away though I want to share a few tips you'll want to think about when deciding on a pattern for your quilting. All of these images are pulled from our Tamarack Pinterest board. Tips for Quilting your Tamarack Unless you have experience using a free motion foot or a longarm machine, straight lines are going to be the easiest option. Turning circles on a regular machine can be difficult with one layer of fabric and adding the batting won't make it easier. If you do want to do a circular pattern, the larger the curves the easier it will be! You don't have to use a machine, try hand quilting or sashiko for a really custom look. Practice quilting on a scrap quilt sandwich before you attack your actual garment. You may need to adjust your machine settings and tearing it out on your jacket is not fun, believe me. Don't be afraid to experiment a bit or step outside your comfort zone. Try a more intricate pattern on a solid color, or use a contrasting color on a print! This is a great time to have fun! We also have a post from the original sew-along called Quilting Tips for the Tamarack Jacket if you need more assistance with your quilting. I highly recommend checking it out! I put together a few quilting ideas if you're looking for inspiration. Any of these would make a great starting point or finished quilting pattern. I had to stop myself at 12 because I was having too much fun. I've also popped a blank jacket in below for you to print out and use as a template to experiment with your own quilting ideas. These 6 designs are relatively simple and would look great on a solid or print. I've used the top right and the bottom left for Tamarack samples in the past so you can see what those look like quilted in our product photos here. The less pivoting you do, the easier the quilting will be, and all of these are simply straight lines but they definitely create an impact! These 6 patterns take slightly more planning than the first 6, but that doesn't mean they're hard! There's a bit of pivoting which I would recommend practicing on a scrap quilt sandwich before you dive in, but it's really all very similar to sewing a garment - just with more fluffiness. If you're using a print, especially a large scale one like Lexi is using here, you can also quilt around the motif. On the front it doesn't distract from the print while on the inside you can really see all the quilting shine. I think this is a super cool option if your fabric is accommodating! If you'd like to download the design page, right click the image above click

Click your preferred shop below to grab the pattern or scroll down to continue reading more about it. ETSY RAVELRY RIBBLR (does NOT include made to measure option)This post contains affiliate links. All that means is that I get a tiny commission if you purchase something by going through one of my links at NO extra charge to you! It helps support me and is truly a win win for everyone!ABOUT The Driftwood Pullover is a beautiful, oversized garment completely covered with drool-worthy texture.

learn how to make a potholder with this beginner sewing tutorial and free pattern. This is part of Melanie Ham's learn to sew series so it has beginners in mind and features a video tutorial as well.

Beginner sewists are often very excited to make their first sewing project from a store-bought pattern. It is so exciting to purchase a pattern and know what it is going to look like. With this guide, learn How to Pin for Sewing. We'll go over all sorts of FAQs when it comes to pinning. Types of sewing pins, when to pin, how to pin fabric, how to pin patterns, and more! The professional-quality pieces on the cover are the best motivation you can find. This moment can pass quickly, however, when you learn that you do not know how to pin a pattern. Sewing patterns and working with fabric can be very confusing. Plus, we'll go over some pitfalls involving pins, like what happens when you sew over pins or don't pin at all. One of the first steps to learning how to use a sewing pattern is figuring out how to pin a pattern to fabric correctly. This info-packed page has all the info you need. Because mistakes in pinning fabric and sewing templates can cause irreversible problems, this guide helps you to prepare ahead of time. Even sewists who have been sewing for years can easily make a blunder when prepping and pinning fabric, patterns, and more.

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You can digitally purchase a pattern, load your fabric onto a mat and the Maker will cut and mark (with a washable marker) everything for you!

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Are you ready to upgrade your wardrobe with a pair of stylish and functional cargo pants? Sewing your own garments not only allows you to personalize the design to your liking but also provides a rewarding creative experience. In this blog post, we'll share some fabulous free downloads and also show you how to turn any trousers into cargos! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced sewist, these patterns will help you create trendy and versatile pants that are perfect for any occasion. -----

I’m so excited you want to make your own slipcover! I created this 4-part tutorial series to walk you through the pin fit and sew methods I use to make a great fitting cover. Click on the links below and start learning! part 1 – how to pin fit a slipcover right side out Learn...

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**NOTE** this listing is for a digital PDF Sewing Pattern, not a physical paper Sewing Pattern or a Finished Garment. Upon purchase, Etsy will provide you with a digital download zip file that includes pattern files and instructions. The Topo Pants were originally designed for rock climbing (bouldering), but have evolved into so much more! I hope you see these pants as the everything-adventure pant - whether that’s for climbing, hiking, gardening, or just plain living. Pattern Details: this is a GENDER-NEUTRAL pattern, drafted for a 5'6" height with a 28" inseam, RELAXED straight leg, and HIGH RISE fit (for standard womenswear) or MID RISE fit (for standard menswear). The pants feature elasticated waistband & bottom hems, double layered knee fronts, curved inseam pockets, curved back yoke, and an optional side/back patch pocket. Sizes 00-36, which corresponds to Waist 23-54", Hip 33-64". Suggested sewing level: CONFIDENT BEGINNER. This pattern includes detailed instructions with illustrations, layered pattern files for Print-At-Home, Copyshop A0, Projector. Fabric Recommendations: Midweight fabric with/without stretch such as: twill, denim, canvas, cotton ripstop. Explore the #LMTopoPants hashtag on Instagram to see the Topo Pants on different bodies. https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/LMTopoPants Legal disclaimer: This pattern and accompanied instructions are copyrighted by Leila Knoll. You may only use this pattern for personal use, NOT for commercial use. This pattern may not be reprinted, resold, or distributed without written permission from Leila Knoll.

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I will admit to being a little excited last night when I went to bed, because I knew that on the morrow I would get to make yoga pants! Yeah! I certainly thought I would accomplish many other things as well, but what I am learning is that doing tutorials while sewing...really....really...really drags the process out. But let's begin..shall we? I find that a prayer is always a good way to start any project. I pray for patience, and due care. That having been said you want to lay your fabric out with right sides together, Supplex is sticky and stretchy, so from the get go you need that patience, just take your time and lay the fabric out so that there is no twisting going on at the fold line and both selvage edges...which like to curl...are curling up together. Use a rotary cutter if you can with a new blade in it, and pattern weights for the most accurate cutting. If this is not an option for you, you will want to use sharp scissors. Micro fibers will dull your scissors quickly like any polyester will. Some people keep a pair of relatively inexpensive sharp scissors for these fabrics and then just replace them when they get dull. This keeps their good dressmakers shears for the finer fabrics. To pin use very fine silk pins, like the pin on top, or even better a long quilting pin as shown on the bottom. The thicker the pin the more difficulty you will have getting it into your fabric. After cutting my pants out I take a scrap and sew up some sample seams to check my tension, stitch length, thread color etc. Never skip this step, as it can save you a lot of headaches down the road. Begin by using a #12 ball point, 10 sharp, or microfiber needle. Ball points are often recommended for knits, but with the new sharps and microfibers(which is just a fine sharp) these work just as well and often better then the ball points. Here I have my sample seam. I chose a three thread overlock which finishes the edges nicely and still allows for a lot of stretch. My seam allowance is 3/8" and my overlock takes up a scant 1/4". After sewing a few samples and stretching them I determined I would need to use the stretch stitch on my Bernina. If your machine does not have a stretch stitch just set it to do a very narrow tight zig-zag and then pray again for patience, because this stitch moves slowly and you cannot rush it. Settle in, get a nice cup of tea, put a movie in, whatever it takes, but you have been duly warned. I only use this stretch stitch for extreme active wear situations. You will not want to use this stitch on a rayon jersey for instance, as it's overkill for soft delicate knits, but it's quite necessary for something you want to do lots of stretching and bending in and you want the fabric to stay with you. Additionally if you do not have an overlock you can just trim back your seams and use a normal zig zag to finish them together. This I believe is the only time you will hear me suggest that you sew the crotch seams before the inseam, but there are always exceptions to the rules. Sewing the inseam after the crotch allows for maximum mobility. Pin your inseam at the crotch so the seam allowance on the crotch seams butt against each other and lay in opposite directions. This makes a flatter seam juncture. Start with basting you inseam and then baste your side seams, so you can check the fit before preceding, unless you are using a tried and true pattern. After the fitting you can sew your seams again using your stretch stitch and overlock. This is what your crotch seam will look like after its been stitched and overlocked. The crotch seams are the vertical seams in the picture, while the horizontal seam is the inseam. With the inseam and side seams sewn its time to sew the waistband on. I chose to use a 3" wide elastic for my waistband because I like the look and secure comfortable feeling of the wider band. I started by measuring around my low rise, meaning my pants are not sitting at my natural waist, but about an 2" below my belly button. I cut my elastic to this measurement, and then mark a 1" inch line with chalk along one cut edge. I then create a loop out of my elastic by overlapping the opposing short end to match the chalk line and sew a box. Now that my elastic is ready to go I sew my waistband together along the center back seam and sew it along one long edge to the waist of my pants. This requires me marking the waistband in 4ths and pinning it with right side together to the pants, matching the quarter marks to the center back, center front and side seams. This does require that I stretch the waistband a touch as it is slightly smaller in circumference then my pant waist. Once the waistband is attached I repeat that same process to my elastic of dividing into 4ths. With a zig zag I lay the elastic on top of the seam allowance using the stitching line to guide me and attach the waistband. You can see in the picture how I have lined the inside left edge of the foot with my elastic. This insures me catching the seam allowance underneath. The waistband is not being caught,except for its seam allowance but is laying to the left, with the elastic to the right. My elastic is now attached to the pants along the waistline seam allowance. I then wrap my waistband around my elastic bringing it to the inside of the pants and pin it carefully about every 3-4 inches. The 1st seam allowance is now laying to the right, or up into the waistband. The seam allowance of the waistband on the inside is laying flat extending beyond the seam. From the right side and using a zipper foot, stitch in the ditch of your waistband, catching the inside seam allowance as you go. This will create a nice flat attachment. My pants are sewn...that didn't seem so bad. They just need their hem. On ready to wear clothing they use a cover stitch to hem and sometimes seam. Most of us do not have this stitch on our overlocks. I actually do, but rarely use it, unless I will be sewing with it for a few days, as the the set up is a bit tedious. So my answer to the cover stitch, which I like the looks of , is to simply overlock my hem edge. Press and pin it up the desired amount..I used 2" Then I straight stitch from the inside stitching down the middle of my overlock and being careful not to stretch as I go.. Next I turn my pant legs inside out and sew another line of stitching a scant 1/4" from the first line. This gives me the double needle look you are accustomed to seeing along hemlines of knits. Here is the final result! A bit boring actually this first pair, but still mighty useful. I now know the pattern is good and have worked out the basic construction details, so I think for my next pair I will add some contrast piping down the side seam, or eliminate the side seam and add a racing stripe. I will work out in them tomorrow and let you know how they do, and what my husbands reaction to them is...giggle.

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