How to Shorten Sleeves on a Button Up Shirt I like to alter my clothes sometimes when I’m not fully happy with how they look or fit me. But I never knew sleeves can only be shortened up to an 1″ though, if you shorten any more you won’t be … Continue reading
Sewing an invisible zipper Some of you will already have sewn hundreds of these and for some, it might be your first time. So draw up a chair and follow through as Deby at So Sew Easy shows you her sewing an invisible zipper video tutorial. If you prefer a … Continue reading
How to trace a sewing pattern Whenever you need to sew something big there’s always the “dirty” work that needs to be done before the actual sewing: tracing the pattern from the template onto the fabric. If you’re frustrated with the process here’s an useful tip. Learn how to trace a … Continue reading
Sew the perfect narrow hem tutorial Most garments you sew are going to need some kind of hemline, and there are lots of options to choose from on how to achieve that. Many of them depend on the type of fabric you are sewing. A knit fabric would require a … Continue reading
How to use a twin needle The twin needle can be used for a neat finish to hems, cuffs, necklines and sleeves on your stretch projects, but did you know that you can also get really pretty results using it with decorative stitches and different colored thread? You can … Continue reading
Felt Halloween ornaments This felt Halloween ornaments are so much fun to make! The set includes a black cat, a witch hat, a spider in his web, Frankenstein, and a piece of candy. To create your own felt Halloween ornaments you will need: The Pattern Felt (colors stated below, with each … Continue reading
Pressing Matters You may have noticed that most sewing patterns include instructions along the way telling you to ‘Press’. It may be as simple as the word Press, or there may be further instruction – press seams open, press dart down, press to one side. Sometimes there are a series … Continue reading
Princess Halloween Costumes Come Halloween every little girl wants to be a princess or a fairy. Make her favorite princess/fairy costume with these easy sewing tutorials. Mermaids, Fairies, Princesses, No Sew or sewing tutorials, they’re all here. Does your little girl has her heart set on the beauty from deep under … Continue reading
Free applique template T-shirts, Totes, Messenger Bags, Cushions, Dresses. That’s the beauty of applique designs. You can use them almost anywhere! And they can really make a project unique, with your own personal flair. They can be used for so much more than applique, to colour, cut & glue or as wall … Continue reading
How to add a zipper pocket to a purse So you have a basic purse pattern, or have a pattern that includes a basic slip pocket and you would like a zipper pocket. Not a problem – this sort of thing can usually be added to any bag. You can … Continue reading
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