With all the work that goes into a quilted jacket, why not get two jackets in one? Sew a reversible quilted jacket with these tips.
Sewing tricks from professional seamstresses. Your sewing is about to get easier and more efficient. Grab a project to test them out!
9 must know Quilt piecing tips. Quilt techniques to know especially if want to learn how to quilt or want to improve your piecing accuracy.
Summer's over and it's back to school time, which means it's also back to sewing school time! (Did you know that I have a FREE beginner's sewing course?) Last week I mentioned that I have a new free pattern for a pencil-shaped pencil case to share with you (update: here's the info on the pencil
Take your sewing projects to the next level using these sewing tips and tricks.
How to Cut Fabric PERFECTLY STRAIGHT...and Square It Up! No more crooked lines and frustration with cutting!
Sewing knits and stretchy fabric beautifully is actually very easy, and this can all be done on a sewing machine. No serger required.
Learn how to choose sewing machine needles to sew denim. Whether you're sewing jeans or upcycling denim, these tips will help you.
Learn sewing secrets that every beginner should know. These sewing tips will save you time and frustration!
Today, I'll show you how to make bias tape. I find the ready-made bias tape to be pretty boring and the texture a little too stiff - let's make our own.
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!
Quilt bindings are the most magical, and sometime confusing part of quilt making, especially for a new quilter! I shared a tutorial a few years back, but have adapted and made a few changes as I’ve grown as a quilter, and thought it was enough to update the post. Any tips or suggestions you might […]
Learn how to sew a zipper with these 6 helpful tips. Sewing in a zipper will be easy on your next sewing project.
My 6 AMIGURUMI tips will show you the best Amigurumi crochet techniques I have learned, to help reduce gaps, choosing the best yarn and more.
Want to learn how to sew a v-neck or learn tricks for a perfect V? Check out this v-neck video tutorial to score all my tips and tricks!
How to sew a curved hem? Well it depends! I've made a few videos explaining different techniques for sewing around curves.
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.
Cut a CONTINUOUS strip of BIAS TAPE (from one small square of fabric)....a quick way to cut up some bias tape, without wasting fabric!
This episode has been all about using technical fabrics with the first challenge sewing a lined swimsuit
A few months ago, Hetty from The Modern Sewing Company shared her hacked Cara top, a minimalist woven tank top. I loved the look–like a hybrid between a waistcoat and tank top–so I deci…
Quick No Sew Trick to Repair T-shirt Holes tutorial
10 Sewing Hacks You Probably Didn't Know- Whether you are a sewing pro or just a beginner sewing it is always helpful to have some sewing tips.
Have you ever wanted to make pretty, professional-looking hems like the one shown above? Have you ever despaired when trying to create a rolled hem on a delicate, hard-to-work-with fabric, or on a curved edge? I know I have. I used to spend hours pressing hems and manipulating fabric, only to be less-than-pleased with the results. Then I learned this technique, and now I have no problems with hems on all types of fabrics, and I do not shy away from curved edges. My hems look more professional with a lot less headache. (Yay!) This is a technique that I learned when I did alterations in the bridal industry. Start by marking your hem about 1/8-1/4" longer than you want the finished hem to be. You will fold along this line. Leave yourself at least 1/2" excess below your fold line; if possible, leave a couple of inches, and it will be a little easier to work with when you get to the cutting stage. You can pin it if you want to, but if you're working on a curved edge, sometimes the pins will cause more of a headache than they are worth, because it's hard to pin the fabric evenly all the way around without any weird gaps or "bubbles" in it. I usually just fold over the part I'm working on and about 1-2" in front of the presser foot and hold it with my fingers. Stitch close to the folded edge. Again, just worry about the part about 1-2 inches in front of the presser foot. Especially if you are working on a curved edge, it may seem like the fabric is not going to cooperate. Trust me, if you fold over and stitch just that little bit at a time, it takes next to no effort to get the fabric to do what you want. Once you've done this a few times, it becomes second nature and you can do this about as quickly as you could any other seam. After stitching all the way around the folded edge, cut the raw edge close to the stitching. Cut closely like this all the way around. Now you're ready to complete the hem. Simply fold the edge over, encasing the raw edge, and stitch on top of your first row of stitching. You'll find that the fabric typically wants to follow the guide you set for it in your first stitching. Yes, you end up sewing the length of your hem twice, but these professional results are worth it. Just look at the right and wrong sides of my hem in the following pictures--any seamstress would be proud of a delicate hem like that. So there you have it--a narrow rolled hem without fighting your fabric!
When it comes to zippers, believe it or not, the invisible zipper is one of the easiest to insert. Learn how it’s done with this step-by-step tutorial.
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"
Easily box the bottom corners on every bag you make with this step-by-step free sewing tutorial. Lazies, Easily and accurately box the bottom
Learn to sew a Zipper. This tutorial with show you How to Sew a Zipper in 3 different ways so you can install a zipper in a bag, on a dress, on a pillow...
Do you find it challenging to sew over bulky seams? Are you getting skipped stitches?It is just downright frustrating. Well not anymore.
Sleeve designs can be a little bit intimidating. Drafting them is kind of a science on its own, and it’s hard to imagine what shape you need to start with if
My Bronto the Dinosaur Pattern, available on Etsy, uses some unique techniques. So I put together a short video to provide some tips and tricks! I hope this helps, but as always, let me know if you…
