Gathering fabric is beautiful, but it is also time-consuming. In this article, you will learn the easiest and fastest way to gather fabric. Any kind of it!

Wondering How to Make a Neckline Higher? Top US sewing blogger, Kara Metta shares her Step by StepTutorial. Click here now for all the info!!

This DIY Packing Cube project is exactly that. It has changed the way that I pack for trips- long trips and weekend getaways

This bag is a great size to hold sewing tools or knitting supplies, or to use as a lunch bag.The zipper opens wide so you can see everything easily and there

Need to identify a mystery presser foot? This list includes 15 presser feet and PHOTOS to help you learn the most common feet used in sewing.

The type of sleeve - or even the sleeve style - that you choose for a garment can really make a difference to how it looks. Learn more here!

Freshen up your wardrobe by pulling out the clothes you keep passing by and making them into something that you enjoy wearing again! ...

Give your old jeans and denim clothes new uses with these thrifty upcycled denim projects! Many of these crafts would make great DIY gifts!

Clothing and sewn accessories need a way to stay closed and secure, which is usually done with buttons. Since regular buttons have been covered on AllFreeSewing in the Different Types of Buttons guide, here is a detailed look at other types of garment and accessory closures. This page, Types of Clothing Closures, focuses on fastener options outside of buttons and zippers. From hook-and-eyes to toggles, learn all about garment closure alternatives to the traditional button! Some of these, such as frog and toggle closures are usually used as decorative fasteners for clothes but others, like loops and snaps, have more of a utilitarian purpose to close garments. It's also not just clothing! Though you'll find all of these closures on various types of clothing, many are also used for bags and purses, decor, or other sewn accessories you may make or have come across. It all depends on the function. Take a look at the popular fastening options below and learn something new. Sign Up For More Free Patterns >>>

Well it’s been a minute since I had a pattern to share with you all, but I’m happy to be back with a bang! This is the first top-down raglan style pattern that I’ve written and we’ve had so much positive feedback already. I hope you all love it as much as we have been […]

Extra wide loincloth model Size 100x200 cm Soft version Materials used for production: Natural fibers 90 % Synthetic fibers 10 % Every hem has been sewn. synthetic dye - Soft, fluffy fabric, absorbs water well, doesn't add powder, and doesn't fade color. - Sewing style - Should wash clothes before use. to make the yarn recover - Wipes the body without being harsh or irritating to the skin. Production process; handmade How to use multi-purpose cloth as a gift, souvenir, use as a towel, bathing suit, loincloth, a multi-purpose cloth that Thai people have used since ancient times. Most of the users are male. Can be used for bathing, toweling, or covering your head to protect from the sun. Maintenance method Wash in clean water Do not use bleach. Dry in a breezy area. Can be washed by hand or washing machine. -The distinctive feature of this loincloth is the fabric. The fabric is 100% cotton. *Very good texture, thicker and softer than other models. *Absorbs water very well *The texture is softer than other fabrics because it is cotton. Guaranteed to not be a hard fabric. ---------------------------------------------- How to use - Use it as a gift Or a souvenir is very suitable. - Can be used as puto or used to cut into clothes and other things. - Use it to shower. - Used around the neck and tied at the waist to welcome - Used to decorate a display booth. or organize various events

Darts are an important step in garment sewing. This tutorial gives a beginner friendly overview of the different types, the purpose of darts, and how to sew them.

. Fall/Winter is coming. Do you have enough warm clothing? Save Grab some of those t-shirts from the summer and some scrap knit fabric? Let’s wi

If you're like me, you might have an old sweater or two that you're never going to wear again. Here are 15 ideas for giving those old sweaters new life!

Learn what the tracing wheel is and why this mysterious-looking sewing tool should become a part of your sewing toolkit.

Don't throw away those worn out clothes, instead repurpose them!

This oil stain removal method really works! How to Remove Set In Oil Stains and Grease Stains even if they've been washed and dried #oilstain #oilstainremoval #laundrytips #laundrystains

Not sure what to do with your old underwear. Don't pitch, recycle or re-purpose your underwear with these handy suggestions.

Things you can make with old sewing patterns. DIY sewing pattern crafts.

This is a Stuffed Dinosaur Plushed Toy sewing pattern, which is super cute and very popular. The pattern is relatively simple to make as it includes only seven pieces, however, what you get is a cute dinosaur with a perfect figure. With just 1/3 yard of 52″+ wide of fabric, you can make two […]

Unhappy with the ready-to-wear options you can buy? Begin your sewing journey to sewing clothing so that you'll love your clothes again!

Whether a moth chewed a hole in your favorite sweater or you punctured it yourself, mending knits is an easy fix. What you need: the knit item that needs mending all-purpose thread that matches or…

Find a new life for your oversized T-shirts with some simple refitting! Don’t be intimidated by sewing on knit fabrics—with … More

In this guide, I am focusing on different types of threads for sewing. There are many types of sewing thread.

"When you open your closet and stare at your clothes, does boredom sweep over you? Are you tired of looking at the same old pants, skirts, and tops? Before you go out and blow a paycheck on a new wardrobe, why not consider recycling what you already have? With a few clever changes you can give your old tired clothes a new life. Here are some ideas on how to make old clothes look new and stylish."

Want to learn to sew pajama pants? You're in luck. You can make these without needing to purchase a pattern. Easy beginner sewing project!

Upcycled t shirts are a great way to recycle your old clothing into something fabulous! Here are some great ideas and tips!

Learn how to fix your jeans so they don't gap or sag (or show crack when you sit down!). Easy sewing tutorial. How to take in or make the waistband smaller.

I scored this "gently used" tshirt at a yard sale this summer for 25 cents! Now, I don't have any interest in college football. However, I've lived in West Virginia all my life, and I feel that I need to pick a side - Marshall University or West Virginia University. My choice was simple. I look better in gold than green. =) **I do like the Washington Redskins (but only because my boyfriend does), so I really need to find a Redskins tshirt to do this to.** To make this shirt more fitted, I had to move the shoulder seam. It was going half way down my arm. I put the shirt on inside out, and marked where the new seam should go with a piece of chalk. I marked it all the way to the bottom of my armpit. Then I cut along the chalk line. Next, I slid the sleeve (the part that I cut off) on my arm and pinned it for a comfortable fit. I sewed and trimmed the excess fabric. Then I pinned it to the armhole on the shirt and sewed it back on. Once I finished the sleeves on both sides, I tried the shirt on inside out and pinned the sides to make the shirt fit better. Then I sewed up the sides. I trimmed the excess fabric. Now, on to the ruching!!! (My favorite part!) I used 1/4" elastic. I chose to ruche the sleeves and the sides of the shirt. I started by attaching the elastic with a few stitches, then I pulled the elastic super tight while I was sewing it to the shirt. And this is how the ruching looked when I was finished. Once I was finished, I realized that the shirt was still too long for my taste so I cut the original hem off. Since this is a t-shirt, I didn't have to re-hem it. I just stretched it a little and it rolled up. Now it's perfect! I think I'm gonna start doing this to all of my oversized tshirts! =) Thanks for reading! Feel like reading another great blog? Go here: www.girlmeetsgrace.com Jen Chapman is a writer who posts blogs that will make you laugh and think! She's great and so is her blog! It's my favorite! 😊 Check it out and follow her. You won't regret it. Feel like shopping? Go here: www.therufflybuffalo.com This is my online store. I design and handcraft jewelry and accessories! Buy my stuff, so I can pay my bills 😉 You won't regret that either.

I am short. There is no other way to put it. I’m barely 5′ tall. I think I’ve only bought two pairs of used jeans in my life that were already hemmed to my length…ever……

I just love long shirts. And one problem I'm having lately is finding shirts long enough. Most of the ones I find are usually short and I have to keep pulling them down as to not show skin. I think I've finally found a solution to this problem! I'm just gonna buy shirts way to big on me and alter them everywhere, but the length. It's alot easier to do than I thought! While I was out of town this Christmas, I made a stop at an out-of-town Goodwill. I loved it! That place was huge, the prices were great, and the merchandise was really nice. I wanted to get some sweaters to refashion, and since I wasn't familiar with the layout of this particular Goodwill, I started out looking at the Plus size rack by accident. That's when I spotted this beauty. It's gold with sparkly thread going through it. It was also 5 sizes too big. But I wasn't gonna let that be a problem. Before I get started, I would like to point out that in the before picture (with shoulder pads), this shirt totally looks like something Blanche Devereaux from the Golden Girls or Charlene Frazier from Designing Women would wear. This is what I did.... First, I cut off the shoulder pads. Next, I carefully cut off the sleeves along the seams. armhole without the sleeve sleeves I tried on the sweater inside out and pinned the shirt closer to my body starting at the armpit (which is gonna be huge because the shirt was 5 sizes too big). Next, I tried on one of the sleeves (inside out) and pinned the fabric to make it fit tighter on my arm. Then I did the same thing with the other sleeve. I put the sweater in the sewing machine and sewed along the line of pins. This is what the seams should look like now. At this point, I turned the shirt right side out and tried it on to make sure I took in the fabric enough. Next, I turned the shirt inside out again, and pinned the sleeves (also inside out) to the shirt. I started pinning at the top at the shoulder seam and pinned until the pieces on both sides of the shoulder seam met at the armpit seam. If there is excess fabric (and there probably will be), it's ok. You'll just trim that off later after you sew the sleeve to the shirt.  Then I put it in the machine and sewed along the pin line.  Once I did that on both sides, I tried on the shirt right side out just to make sure everything looked right. And it did! YAY! =) I wore this shirt on New Years Eve. And it was super comfy and pretty! ***If you have some time, swing by my Zibbet shop and take a look around!*** www.therufflybuffalo.com Thanks! =D

Ruching is simply a way of gathering, pleating, or folding fabric. Learn how to sew ruching and how to ruch fabric in 4 easy ways.

Using vintage fabrics for DIY projects is cost efficient, eco-friendly, and very easy to do! Because culture is always shifting and changing, beautiful

12 Upcycled T-Shirt Ideas. There is something thrilling about taking something destined for Goodwill or a landfill and recreating it again.

Bell sleeves are characterized by their flared shape, where the width of the sleeve increases towards the cuff, resembling the shape of a bell. The sleeves, which add a touch of femininity and elegance to clothing, vary in length, flare, and style.

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