Choosing the right jeans Most of the mending projects I share are pretty extreme examples of patching using sashiko inspired mending techniques combined with my own stitching style. The examples that I share are either my own jeans or those that I've found while shopping at thrift/secondhand shops and garage sales. Whe
Not all bodies are the same shape, so it's natural to need to do a small adjustment or two to get the bodice sitting nicely. It is easy to alter a
If you’re just joining us here on Needle ‘n Thread, we’ve been exploring five different ways to interpret wheat in hand embroidery. Last Friday, we looked at how to embroider wheat in two quick and simple ways, using daisy stitch and granitos on two different stalks. Before that, in Part 1, I posted the free ...
I am a military wife, and I started playing around with crochet while my husband was deployed to Africa. A friend asked me to make an amigurumi (stuffed plush toy) and I was hooked! I make lots of cool things, but amigurumi is still my passion. I have made thousands of the little guys, and it is still magical to see an adorable face appear from a skein of yarn.
Even today, former First Lady and It-Girl Jackie Kennedy remains one of the go-to fashion icons for sophisticated style inspiration and her summer style will always have a place in our hearts. As soon as Jackie came on people’s radars, everyone was enamored with her fashion. She wasn’t afraid to try new trends and modern pieces. Throughout her lifetime, people saw her experiment with shorter skirts, different silhouettes, and more, which only further proved she was a fashion chameleon. Whether it was for an official, formal event where she had to dress up, or her more casual street style, people...
Sew directionally - This handy sewing tip helps you get both sides of the garment to stay the same length throughout the construction process.
Today we will be examining the Belvedere size chart and then discussing a few fitting options that you can pursue to create a waistcoat that is beautifully tailored to the wearer’s proportion…
PATRONES CHAQUETA CERRADA MUJER 1809
Want to know how to dress in your 50s and beyond? Check out this primer on style for men over 50, from the mature fashion-loving SG team.
Also known as: bullion stitch, caterpillar stitch, coil stitch, knot stitch, post stitch, worm stitch, Puerto Rico rose, grub knot This is an interesting stitch used to make simple motifs. I would say that this is an ‘elongated’ knot which can be...
Not all bodies are the same shape, so it's natural to need to do a small adjustment or two to get the bodice sitting nicely. It is easy to alter a
This is a dress design that uses a method created by zero-waste advocates, who seek to eliminate discarded fabric from garment factories.
Serger tension can be tricky for the beginner sewist. But with a little bit of clarity, you’ll know exactly how to turn those dials or knobs to achieve the perfect tension for all of your sewing projects.
I am so late to the game and I feel like everyone in the sewing community has made the Sapporo Coat except me, but hey, better late than never right?I fell in love with this jacket so fast, I made two in TWO days! My first one was a wool blend with a cotton silk lining (this gorgeous zebra fabric). My second one was a cotton blend jacquard with a cotton/silk lining. As we're heading into Australian summer I'm definitely going to make more out of summery fabrics such as linen or even silk!As much
A scrap of fabric that I was practicing a new transfer technique on. I think it's gonna work.
First things first, before you dive into your embroidery project, I’d like to show you how you can start and finish your embroidery thread to secure it. Traditionally using knots to start and finish your embroidery thread is a big no-no. And there are several reasons for this. Firstly the knot can show through your
Who doesn't love wide-leg printed pants? I know I do! Check out Mood's newest pattern, the Liv Pants. Add these to your transitional wardrobe with a bright
Lois Ericson shows you how to create uniquely colored and patterned fabrics with ordinary household bleach.
Learn an easier way of applying fusible interfacing to facings.
Hoodie in faded black with a peachy soft feel and an embroidered logo on the chest.
Here's what to do when your sewing machine thread bunches up. Sewing machine thread bunching up on the top or underside of fabric is a common problem & a frustrating one! But don't despair, there are lots of things you can check to solve this issue. Refer to this checklist before call a sewing machine repair man!
In today's culture of disposable fashion, the simple art of basic darning and mending has been all but forgotten.
Techniques and advice to boost your sewing skills.
Learn how to darn a sweater easily, all you need is a needle, yarn and an embroidery hoop! Darning a sweater is a slow relaxing process, not a chore to be rushed! Imagine the joy
Shirring is an old technique, I know. (Shirring and smocking aren’t actually originally done with elastic…..but it sure makes things easier. And faster.) Sometimes I assume everyone knows how to do it. But then I get another email asking how to shir (or smock) fabric. So it reminds me I shouldn’t assume…………..because it is …
how to create shirring with elastic thread. It's a quick and easy technique that's really popular in women's wear right now.
