Just like the waistline, the neckline style is a defining factor when it comes to the overall look and feel of your outfit. Your choice of neckline styles defines whether your outfit is formal or casual, feminine and playful or sophisticated and stylish. There are a few factors to consider when … Continue reading
Do you pick up just any matching thread that you come across and sew your fabric? Or do you examine the thread closely before using it for a project? If you are like me and sometimes pick up any thread lying on the stash, then it’s time to change the … Continue reading
Here’s an easy chemo headwear pattern and tutorial so you can make that essential accessory to help her feel more beautiful during recovery. Materials: 1 fat quarter (18″ X 22″) or 1/2 a yard of cotton/silk, Cashmere, 100% Cotton or Rayon. 6 1/2″ of 3/4″ elastic thread to match 9″ of thin elastic (1/4″ or 3/8“) tailor’s … Continue reading
Do you love wearing hats? Or is there anyone in your family who likes to collect? Here’s a tutorial on how to sew a hat and also how to draft. With this tutorial, you can choose your design or color in making one. Sounds interesting? Take a look at the tutorial … Continue reading
Sew an Alzheimer’s Activity Mat with free sewing instructions as seen on Sewing With Nancy! Marcia Engquist, who designs Alzheimer’s Activity Aids, designed these activity mats after watching residents at a care center restlessly fidget. These easy-to-sew activity mats help soothe the agitated fidgeting of people with dementia or autism. Plus, the mats … Continue reading
Sashiko is a type of traditional Japanese embroidery. It started out as a way to strengthen cotton and linen fabrics, but these days, we enjoy its repetitive patterns for decoration. Once you get started, sashiko embroidery is a really calming and relaxing activity. MATERIALS For the embroidered panel: 55cm x 55cm (22″ … Continue reading
Here’s a free tutorial from fleecefun.com on how to make a Teepee for your kids. You can also download the free pattern found on the link given below. This is big enough to fit several kids. When you are planning to spend time with your kids outside your home or … Continue reading
Here’s a tutorial about installing a tunic or popover placket for any shirt pattern that you have. If you’ve ever sewn a traditional tower placket on a shirtsleeve you will feel comfortable sewing a popover placket. Essentially, you are cutting an opening into your shirt and then inserting a double-sided … Continue reading
It’s easy to lengthen a sewing pattern piece. If you’ve never done it before, you should give it a try. In this article, I will be talking exclusively about the Hi-Low T-Shirt free pattern that we published a couple weeks ago and how to make it longer. However, you can use the … Continue reading
I want to show you how to add extra pockets to any tote bag. I’ll demonstrate this with the extra pockets I added at the bottom of the small canvas tote bag that was recently published on our site. Please also check out the full video tutorial showing all the steps … Continue reading
