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.
A detailed tutorial showing you how to knit the Brioche Stitch. It's a very voluminous and beautiful stitch suitable for beginners. Includes all the amazing variations of this stitch.
The Gluten-Free Sourdough Bread Guide to help you make the best gluten-free and vegan sourdough of your life!! A few equipment notes... A kitchen scale is a must-have! I don't share volume measurements for the lack of accuracy. I use a banneton basket for all my bread proofing. You can also use a bowl and a clean towel. A stand mixer is not necessary, but helpful in mixing together your dough. See underneath the recipe card for links to all of my favorite sourdough-making equipment! 4/28/2021 Note: I adjusted the recipe to add 15g more brown rice flour, which should help with gumminess issues some bakers have experienced!
There is no anxiety sewists dread more than the anxiety that comes when you are snipping away at your precious fabric. The saying "measure twice, cut once" is there for a reason. If you cut your fabric incorrectly, it can ruin a project and it can cost you a ton of money. That's why we have this quick guide on How to Cut Fabric. This resource is going to provide you with the basics of cutting fabric for sewing and more. Fabric is not cheap and if you do not know how to cut fabric properly, it can do some serious damage. It is even harder to learn how to pin and cut a pattern on the fabric. You have to cut your fabric to match your piece, ensure that your print is going the right way, and make sure that you cut the right side facing out. Stressed out yet? Don’t worry, sewists. That’s why we are here yet again to help you out. This sewing guide is going to give you the top 5 things you can do to cut fabric perfectly every single time. For more sewing inspiration, sign up for our e-newsletter!
Save a Burned Pot: This technique should restore even badly burned pots and pans. It has twice saved me from throwing out pots and pans I thought were past the point of rescue; hopefully it can help you too.
Does it ever feel like the last 3 minutes of class can be the craziest? You get students all settled down where they’re learning and following directions with no problems and the second you mention the words “line up” they turn into a herd of cats. Line up time doesn’t […]
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 sewing secrets that every beginner should know. These sewing tips will save you time and frustration!
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.
Eco printing has so many questions since it is such an interesting art form. I'll share my Eco Printing Tips & tricks with you from my many experimentations
How to Cut Fabric PERFECTLY STRAIGHT...and Square It Up! No more crooked lines and frustration with cutting!
There are two different methods for single crochet decrease, but for amigurumi the invisible decrease is my absolute favourite. Read more.
A mitered corner is an elegant finishing touch, a crisp fold that tucks a hemmed…
Take your sewing projects to the next level using these sewing tips and tricks.
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!
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"
Here is a list of Cricut hacks that you wished you thought of that will save your sanity and help you with your Cricut Journey.
Here are 12 top tips & tricks on how to use micron pens to help get your creative juices flowing!
Learning how to tie a quilt is a great way to give some hand quilted charm to your projects. Continue reading for 6 fun ways to try it out!
Use your own clothes to make more clothes!
It wasn’t until I was sitting at a knit night, that I first heard about “blocking” knitwear. It randomly came into the conversation, and was like “WTF is that?”
Are you ready to pull your hair out because your kids WON'T. STOP. TALKING? You are not alone. I've got 10 ideas to help you.
Learn how to increase and decrease in crochet using basic stitches. Learn sc2tog,, hdc2tog, and dc2tog with this photo tutorial.
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.
Find out how to make flawless chalkboard lettering with basic skills. Try this tutorial to make chalkboards for weddings, birthdays, baby showers, and more!
Ruching fabric is so easy and can be used in many ways, from gathering up the sides of a shirt to shortening sleeves. How to sew ruching.
Are you a Ukulele enthusiast? Do you want to learn it for career purposes or simply want to enjoy it? If you ... Read more
Today I'm gonna be showing you some of the most useful, super handy crochet tips and tricks. If you want your project to grow super fast and save some of your precious time, I will teach you how to crochet 2 rows at the same time using a very simple and easy to follow tutorial with the step by step video instructions.
Easily learn how to Make 1 Knitting Increase in your knitted work with this slow and up-close video tutorial with written instructions from Studio Knit.
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!
