Neckline binding is my favourite neckline finish for knits. In today's Briar sewalong, we'll be showing you our method for creating a neckline binding.
Reusable bowl covers are very easy to sew and you can make them exactly fit all those bowls and jars you use the most.
Learn how easy it is to install a basic zipper with these sewing tips on Installing a Basic Zipper in dresses, pillowcases, pouches, totes, and more.
Learn how to sew an invisible zipper without an invisible zipper foot. It makes sewing invisible zippers easy and professional!
I often get a question from my readers - how to sew straight? In this guide, I will show you how to easily keep stitching lines straight. I will talk about topstitching mostly because keeping seam allowances equal is a different topic. Have you ever had problems with crooked stitching lines? I bet you had. Even intermediate sewists are struggling sometimes to do it and had to rip and redo stitching. But sewing in a straight line is much simpler than you think. And I want to help you to sew straight every time.
Here are 11 tips that you need to know before you start sewing minky fabric! It's the softest fabric and great for beginners! Click to see the tricks!
A thorough step-by-step tutorial for making and sewing your own pressional lined curtain panels.
Teaching Kids To Sew, Part 5: Stitch types, sewing on curves, and seam allowances | via makeit-loveit.com
No need to fear sewing with lightweight, sheer fabrics when you learn these techniques for creating beautiful seams and hems.
Okay, so I realize that sometimes I gloss over one of the steps in my instructions, figuring everyone understands or has done a certain step before. Whoops, I know
Learn how to make a nursing cover with this simple DIY tutorial to make breastfeeding a breeze when you feel like you need to cover up.
Learn now to insert a zipper in either a centered, lapped, or invisible configuration, along with some helpful tips regardless of the type of zipper or insertion method you choose.
Are you ready to make the easiest quilt ever? If so, read on to see how I made this easy quilt with no measuring or pattern required!
Our felt whale shark is a great hand-sewing project for all skill levels, including beginners, and a good opportunity for practicing French knots.
The 5 Best Machine Quilting books to help you jumpstart your skills and allow you to quilt like a pro on your domestic sewing machine at home!
Stitching in the ditch is a quilting technique, but it’s a good one to know for other sewing projects as well. I don’t use it a ton, but occasionally when I’m making …
Are you ready to add a little excitement to your Taco Tuesdays? Well, look no further that with this fun project! Let us learn How To Sew A Tortilla Warmer. Today we will walk together
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Bag made with Art Gallery Fabrics Modernology warm and oval elements. The fabrics are amazing to sew with! I love this fabric so much. I would love to make a million things out of this and I would love every color in the Oval elements! My sister -in-law Theresa, helped me take this photo and she might take the bag! SEWING PATTERN Simplicity 1823 1. Cut out bag ---- 2 pieces MAIN print ---- 2 pieces LINING (about 1 yard of fabric for both lining and Main print) 2. I was a little bit short on fabric for my main print so I left the selvage. I will hide it when I sew it. 3. Cut out Pocket 6 1/2 ' x 7 1/2 ' * (this is not in the pattern) from left over lining pieces . 4. Stitch pocket (right sides together) like this: see graphic above leave hole for flipping open Stitching the pocket in this way will make a perfect fold in when you turn it right side out. 5. top stitch pocket with 2 rows or use decoritve stitch. 6. pin pocket to lining and stitch pocket see graphic above for reinforcement. (See HERE. 7. Sew Main print RIGHT Sides together then stitch Lining the same way but leave a hole on the side of lining about 6.5 inches to turn bag out through the lining hole. 8. press seams open on LINING and MAIN 9. Turn MAIN Right side out and place inside LINING. Pin very well all the way around. Stitch them together leaving 2 inches open from handle. (leave open 2 inches away both LINING AND MAIN away from handle) makes sure to back stitch here. 10. Clip curves and pull bag through opening in the side LINING to turn RIGHT side out. Use a chopstick if necessary to pull handle through. 11. Turn handles in this way RIGHT SIDES TOGETHER. PIN well matching seams. 12. Handle should look like this , turn opening in and Press well. 13. Press well all the way around. 14. Top stitch all the way around, I opened my stitch length for this. 15. OPTION sew in velcro for closure. I cut my velcro 2 inches and stitched it after the top stitch line in the center inside of the bag. (It is good to use a velcro color that compliments the bag. I think tan, pink white and black are the available colors.) Congratulations YOU ARE DONE!!!!!!!! Hopefully it only took a couple hours. Now time to fly! Hope you enjoyed this tutorial. Love, Frances Fabrics are AMY BUTLER - "Nigela"and "Its A chick thing" Designed exclusively for Wilmington Prints by Design Trends.
Handmade clothing is good. Clothes that look homemade-not so much. Find out the 10 sewing mistakes that will definitely give your clothes a homemade look.
Always losing your pen or pencil? Then check out the super easy DIY journal pen holder pocket sewing tutorial for yourself or as a cute gift!
Fleece is a wonderfully versatile fabric but it needs some special handling. Check out sewing with fleece 101 for 18 tips to help sew fleece like a pro.
Sashiko Stitch Instructions for beginners A trend in embroidery: Sashiko stitching and visible mending. This ancient Japanese craft is easy to learn. It gives quick results and makes stunning textile pieces. In this tutorial we explain the basics you need to know about Sashiko stitching. We share our recommendations for Sashiko materials. You will also
I always like dressing comfortably. So when something on trend is also great to wear all day, I am in love. Cue fur vests!
My (very simple) pattern for a stuffed manatee.
This is the Easy Clutch for beginners sewing pattern from the designer Projects By Jane.
10 Free Soft Stuffed Animals Sewing Patterns with Photos
I love the internet! I posted on Facebook to ask the question if there was a quick settings guide for my serger (it seems like I'm always spending more time getting the tension right then actually using the machine!) Most responses were that you need to make one yourself. (Booooo!) But I did find some helpful posts of other bloggers that have the same model and listed their settings. I included the settings and their blog posts on the downloadable and printable chart but you may find that your machine works better at a different tension setting. To download the pretty version with shaded tables, click here! To download a print friendly version, click here! (They are the same....after I made the pretty one I thought maybe people wouldn't want to waste their ink for all the dark gray space!) There's a ton of information out there - my sheet does not give all the details on your machine since my goal was just to have a quick guide available. Honestly, sometimes I feel information overload when I start to read about everything my machine can do! LOL! I just want a pretty finished edge on my garments but maybe one day I can do all the fun bells and whistles! Hope you find it useful!
So, it occurred to me…after receiving several emails from you lovelies…that maybe I should give you a run down of how to sew with bias tape after I posted the Double Oven Mitt Tutorial here last year (umm, did I really just type LAST year!) This project uses quite a bit of bias tape and I didn’t […]
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Needle Felt A Basic Body Shape #VIDEO TUTORIAL WRITTEN TUTORIAL See photographs below: 1 & 2: Start with a long length of wool and roll into a TIGHT rough oval/cylinder shape, stopping and tucking in the ends as you go; to get it really tight, push down into the foam pad or whatever surface you are using. Do not start to
Here’s a Baby Beannie sewing pattern that is basic and easy to sew. It looks great, is very functional, and can be a staple in any wardrobe. It’s a beginner sewer project that comes in twelve sizes from preemie to 6T. As far as what fabric you should use, the designer, Brindelle and Twig, recommend […]
